Jacob Zuma, a prominent South African politician, held the presidency from 2009 to 2018. Throughout his political journey, Zuma's trajectory has been a blend of achievements and controversies, rendering him a polarizing figure within South African politics.
His legacy is a subject of ongoing debate, as supporters commend his role in the anti-apartheid movement, while critics emphasize the scandals and legal challenges that overshadowed his tenure as president.
President Zuma has said the preparations put in place for the 2010 soccer world cup had eased the burden of hosting Afcon for South Africa.
South Africa’s fight against HIV and Aids has in a very short time become a success story, says President Jacob Zuma.
With Zimbabwe gearing up for elections, Robert Mugabe’s opponents are welcoming the re-election of SA President Jacob Zuma as leader of the ANC.
The legislature faces a busy year, with laws from secrecy to e-tolling facing active opposition, writes Andisiwe Makinana.
Evidence suggests that a hotly contested smart electricity meter tender, to the value of R1.25-billion, was fixed to benefit Vivian Reddy’s firm.
The ANC aspires to focus on the poor when policy proposals are fleshed out at its upcoming lekgotla.
Corruption is eating away at Africa’s biggest economy, stifling growth, marring its international reputation and, most importantly, hurting the poor.
In the wake of its Mangaung conference, the ANC is more erratic and unpredictable than it ever was, writes Richard Calland.
The separation of powers doctrine is at the heart of the hearing on Parliament’s no-confidence debate, writes Glynnis Underhill.
The Pimples find out that there’s nothing like a good make-over to get rid of that post-Mangaung debris. Who better to do it than Golden Boy Cyril?
President Jacob Zuma is visiting Angola to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries, said the international relations department.
The youth league is scheduled to meet with the ANC’s top six officials in a bid to bring tensions between the league and its mother body to an end.
President Jacob Zuma says the law dealing with land restitution is biased against claimants and should be revisited to ensure socio-economic equality.
The ANC says there is no problem with President Jacob Zuma encouraging businesses to support the ruling party and amass fortunes in return.
The current ANCYL national executive committee might escape the chop as several ANC leaders appear to be against the call to disband the structure.
The monopoly domination of the economy is an obstacle to the goals of economic transformation, growth and development, President Jacob Zuma has said.
President Jacob Zuma has said he believes the ANC will get overwhelming support at the 2014 national elections.
The African National Congress needs responsible and accountable members, President Jacob Zuma has said.
A new year holds the promise of a fresh start and that is as true for the government and its officials as for anyone else.
Business, unions, public servants — the ANC conference in Mangaung covered all bases, except for the biggie, says Rapule Tabane.
The four men accused of plotting the assassination of President Jacob Zuma at the ANC’s Mangaung conference are expected to reappear in court.
It’s the report card you haven’t seen. The Pimples reveal the true worth of some our ministers.
A functioning society relies on proactive citizens who do more than complain and point fingers at the government, writes Mpho Moshe Matheolane.
The Democratic Alliance will no longer be pushing for the parliamentary debate on the motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma.
By bowing to pressure to toe the line and fill vacant positions the youth league hopes to stay relevant.
The party is set to beef up its strategies to counter negative perceptions about President Jacob Zuma.
The National Development Plan, rhinos, service delivery, soccer, Brics, Marikana and Mandela have been on President Jacob Zuma’s mind as 2012 ends.
The ANC says those prejudiced against President Jacob Zuma would not understand his comments about caring for dogs as pets as part of "white culture".
Jacob Zuma’s call for a national cleansing ceremony should include cleansing the "roads of death", says the South African National Civic Organisation.
The South African Broadcasting Corporation has reported that Jacob Zuma wants a cleansing ceremony to restore the moral values of the nation.
Provincial support has been garnered as part of a key strategy to win votes at the crucial conference.
President Jacob Zuma’s message when he criticised caring for dogs as part of "white culture" was meant to "enable the previously oppressed".