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.
Julius Malema has emerged victorious from the political free-for-all at the Lonmin memorial service, with government ministers being forced to flee.
President Jacob Zuma’s appointments to the prosecution service have poisoned South Africa’s sensitive criminal justice system.
The Marikana massacre has exposed an increasingly tense relationship between the ANC leadership and its fractious members in North West.
Julius Malema has proved why he is the master of rhetoric when he stirred up a crowd of mourners and forced government ministers to flee to safety.
The government has refused to release any information relating to developmental projects in the area near President Jacob Zuma’s homestead in Nkandla.
Jacob Zuma’s comments that it’s "not right" for women to be single, and that having children is "extra training for a woman" have caused dismay.
The Lonmin shooting has cost Zuma dearly, with Juju calling on him to resign – and divisions have begin to emerge within Cosatu too, on the Road to Mangaung.
Julius Malema has told striking Marikana mine workers that they should die for their cause, and urged other mineworkers to join them.
New Zealand-based Global Peace and Justice Auckland has blamed Zuma and the ANC-led government for a shootout at the Lonmin mine in Marikana.
Addressing Lonmin miners, Malema has called for Zuma and Mthethwa to resign, and claimed police were protecting the interests of Cyril Ramaphosa.
For many South Africans, the love affair with our president is on the rocks and his personal charisma is undermined by the rise of intimidation.
Cape Town councillor Andile Lili says that South Africa’s poor have been failed by officials across the board.
ANC sources claim the fraud charges brought against Bobby Motaung are largely politically motivated because he is a Jacob Zuma supporter.
President Jacob Zuma’s choice of Raymond Zondo for top court judge has been undermined by the notion that it was a done deal.
Free State Premier and chair Ace Magashule has hailed Jacob Zuma as an intellectual as he explains why he supports the president’s re-election bid.
Join us on a tour of Zumaville, President Zuma’s new crib. We’re super impressed by JZ’s taste in ablution facilities and can’t help but shower him with praise.
Deepening rifts between ANC members in provincial regions could create a crisis for the ruling party, say political analysts.
Alliance and union leaders are working to have Zwelinzima Vavi removed as Cosatu’s general secretary, in the first-ever challenge to his leadership.
There are far more questions than answers about the controversial plan to build a R2-billion town up the road from President Zuma’s rural homestead.
Zuma Inc has become a source of controversy as the nation questions the trading of political favours for private – if philanthropic – interests.
The foundations on which the president’s private empire is built: Is the Zuma clan’s work in the non-profit sector philanthropy or influence trading?
Zwelinzima Vavi says the ANC has been unable to reassert the organisation’s mission and strategic vision.
Julius Malema is going to have a tough time finding his way back into the ANC if goes around calling potential allies cowards, writes Khaya Dlanga.
President Zuma has arrived in the Seychelles to help broker a deal in a second round of talks between Madagascar’s president and the man he ousted.
Sacked ANC Youth League president Julius Malema has told Friends of the Youth League supporters he will not form another party nor leave the ANC.
The youth league in the Eastern Cape has slated party leaders for dissolving the ANC’s chaotic regional conference before revealing election results.
In this week’s round-up, the push to empower Zuma’s homestead raises hackles, Motlanthe says he’s still not running and Tokyo cashes in.
Lindiwe Mazibuko has called for the ANC to justify the planned R2bn ‘Zumaville’ project, while unemployment and poverty remains high in KwaZulu-Natal.
Political killings and heavy-handed military veterans are disturbing signs of the African National Congress’ future, writes Paul Trewhela.
Watch our video chat with the Mail & Guardian’s Phillip de Wet who answered your questions about the development of Zumaville.
Presidential task team members believe Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga should be fired but President Jacob Zuma needs her women’s league.
The government is planning a new R2-billion town in President Zuma’s home village of Nkandla, and taxpayers will have to pick up half the tab.