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 Jacob Zuma’s inability to control his spending is not a new South African story; most citizens seem to be spending beyond their means.
Zuma can save the ANC by not accepting nomination for the presidency at Mangaung, says Paul Khitsane.
Politics is so riddled with patronage that the latest revelations about payments made to President Jacob Zuma have been dismissed, say analysts.
The SAPS says the construction of a police station in President Jacob Zuma’s hometown of Nkandla is not linked to the upgrades to his home.
Despite Jacob Zuma’s overwhelming support to lead the ANC again, Kgalema Motlanthe will still challenge him as a form of protest at Mangaung.
The ANC has declined to comment on the M&G report claiming Jacob Zuma had more benefactors than previously thought to cover his debts and expenses.
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New evidence of Zuma’s shocking financial affairs has emerged. Watch our live video where we’ll talk to the investigative team behind the story.
The financing of the Nkandla project makes it clear that Jacob Zuma’s home is built on shaky foundations of friends and would-be favours.
Here are the people the auditor’s report identifies as having paid more than R7-million to benefit Jacob Zuma between 1995 and 2006.
The run-up to Mangaung has seen vicious infighting, organisational chaos and accusations of fraud and manipulation at ANC branch level.
In just over a week, delegates sent to Mangaung by ANC branches will vote whether or not to retain President Jacob Zuma.
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After 1994, South Africa’s biggest banks bent over backwards to accommodate Jacob Zuma, who regularly splurged on credit.
A senior ANC official tells the M&G that low-ranking members are no more than a herd that does as it is told.
Exposed: An auditors’ report lays bare how a range of benefactors funded a reckless president’s lifestyle by more than R7-million.
President Jacob Zuma has been honoured with the second highest liberation military veterans’ medal.
The IFP has snatched a ward from the ANC in a by-election in Nkandla in KwaZulu-Natal, where President Jacob Zuma’s private home is based.
Despite claims of being sidelined by pro-Motlanthe supporters, ANC Western Cape branches are yet to announce who they want as party president.
Here are the people the auditors’ report identifies as having paid more than R7-million to benefit Jacob Zuma between 1995 and 2006.
The ANC has denied that Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa swung the North West nomination outcome in President Jacob Zuma’s favour.
Lady Gaga’s visit to the Pimples children is cut short after an invasion by the paparazzi.
The ANC has downplayed any problems associated with the nominations process of the ruling party’s upcoming elective conference in Mangaung.
It’s all pointing to a Jacob Zuma victory come December, and those outside the president’s camp are mulling over their futures.
Jacob Zuma says replacing the leadership of the ANC was not like replacing soccer players – there must be good reasons for wanting change.
Despite reports of violence and missed deadlines, the SACP has congratulated the ANC for "commendable work" in the run-up to Mangaung.
The ANC’s nomination conferences have been plagued by factional discord, with three provinces failing to nominate their preferred candidates.
The ANC North West moved its provincial general council to Rustenburg, two days after the party’s deadline for nominations.
Media reports say taxpayers money has allegedly been used to pay for renovations to the homes of President Jacob Zuma’s two brothers.
Jacob Zuma is almost certain to be re-elected to the ANC’s most powerful position after receiving overwhelming support from the party’s branches.
The ANC in Limpopo had to abandon its nomination conference after a group stormed the venue and intimidated delegates.
The ANC in the Western Cape missed the November 30 deadline for nominating its preferred candidate for the party’s Mangaung elective conference.