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.
This week the government responded to two of the issues facing a depressed South Africa – Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla upgrade and protracted strikes.
The ANC Women’s League tried to defend itself this week following a widely condemned comment by Clara Ndlovu, its Mpumalanga provincial secretary.
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe’s book launch turned into a rowdy pro-change rally favouring the enigmatic leader, despite his attempts otherwise.
President Jacob Zuma says a large part of the renovation on his Nkandla homestead in KwaZulu-Natal was paid for by his family.
A leadership deal between President Jacob Zuma and Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe could be what the ANC needs to survive, writes Khaya Dlanga.
Agriculture Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson supports President Jacob Zuma for a second term in office "unreservedly".
In this extract from ‘Kgalema Motlanthe: A Political Biography’, we learn that he didn’t expect the new leadership to do things it accused Mbeki of.
The public works department will keep a close eye on the process to spend nearly R240-million on upgrades to President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla homestead.
ANC KZN chair Zweli Mkhize says President Zuma gained the party more support because he is popular, and not because he appeals to his home province.
Two new road networks worth R582-million have been built in President Jacob Zuma’s village in KwaNxamalala, Nkandla – thanks mostly to state funds.
The agriculture department has no plans to donate R800-million to the Nkandla development project, Agriculture Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson said.
As the public protector is asked to probe the splurge on Nkandla, one is left wondering what happened to government’s ability to self-regulate.
As nominations from provinces pour in, the battle for head honcho heats up. Motlanthe is keeping mum but perhaps all will be revealed in his biography.
A look at the books has shown spending on President Jacob Zuma’s private residence at Nkandla dwarfs spending on the homes of previous presidents.
Former president FW De Klerk has denied receiving benefits similar to those of President Jacob Zuma.
The Democratic Alliance has accused the NPA of subverting the criminal justice system to keep President Jacob Zuma out of jail.
A fiery new biography reveals how Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe really feels about his ANC rival, President Jacob Zuma.
Why is the government so intent on dodging questions about the splurge on ‘security’ at President Jacob Zuma’s rural homestead?
Analysts have been left scratching their heads at rumours that some are trying to convince Kgalema Motlanthe not to challenge Jacob Zuma at Mangaung.
The ANC can do better but it won’t. Since the ANC won’t do better, the man who can outdo the party will remain at the helm for another five years.
As Julius Malema and others face criminal charges, the whiff of political interference is in the air again.
The Nkandla homestead appears to have been declared a national key point and thus subject to blanket secrecy.
The Pimples kids react with disbelief to news of Jacob Zuma’s new role on a UN education panel while his own education department is crushed by broken promises.
The race hots up as nominations for the ANC leadership opened, and membership grows in Zuma’s stronghold but what does this mean for the other contenders?
Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi will investigate how City Press obtained documents revealing the R203-million budget for Zuma’s Nkandla upgrade.
The Ministerial Handbook has again been used to veil state officials’ spending of public funds on private luxuries – this time on Zuma’s Nkandla home.
According to a report, President Zuma dismissed Cele for his "dishonest" role in the awarding of a R1.7-billion contract for police accommodation.
While an increase in members in KZN may boost Zuma’s hopes for a second term, it may also make governing the party and the country very difficult.
The DA wants a probe into allegations that R203-million of taxpayers money would be used in the revamping of President Zuma’s Nkandla homestead.
Wedding planner Paul Mann has said he is tired of Edward Zuma’s "lies and excuses" after repeatedly trying to get him to settle his 2011 wedding bill.
Africa needs to be better represented in the United Nations security council, President Jacob Zuma said on Friday.
Three in five young South Africans do not want President Jacob Zuma to be re-elected for a second term, according to a consumer insights company.