‘Political’ settlement on government wages
The agreement between unions and the state on a 7% increase for government workers will spare President Jacob Zuma blushes ahead of Mangaung.
Jacob Zuma
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.
Malema picks Motlanthe over Msholozi
Julius Malema has told Sky News he thinks Kgalema Motlanthe is a better candidate for president of South Africa than Jacob Zuma.
Nadine Gordimer slams SA’s education system
Acclaimed writer Nadine Gordimer has poured scorn on SA’s education system as "a wreck" over the failure to deliver textbooks to Limpopo schools.
Road to Mangaung: An ugly blemish
Jacob Zuma’s popularity wanes in Gauteng, while the Limpopo textbook debacle may become a ugly blemish on the president’s record.
Pressure grows on Zuma to act against Motshekga
President Jacob Zuma is facing growing calls from within ANC structures to hold Angie Motshekga to account for the Limpopo textbook debacle.
Zuma issue derails transport union
The South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Unio head is being targeted over the ANC president’s second term and billion-rand tenders.
Pimples: A wild Julius chase
What was President Zuma thinking when he said on live radio that Julius Malema could make a great leader? We tune into the presidential brainwaves to find out.
Nickolaus Bauer: The spirit of Verwoerd still haunts us
Despite claims to the contrary, the ghost of former prime minister Hendrik Verwoerd lives on in South African society, says Nickolaus Bauer.
Winnie’s no saint, says Ndabeni
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela should not criticise President Zuma’s morals, as she’s no saint herself, says deputy communications minister Stella Ndabeni.
Motlanthe: Let ANC branches elect leaders
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has reaffirmed the primacy of ANC branches in electing the party’s leadership.
Is Vavi eyeing an ANC crown at Mangaung?
Cosatu secretary general Zwelinzima Vavi is fast becoming a serious contender for a senior ANC leadership position in Mangaung.
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Zapiro mirrors our society, warts and all
Zapiro’s latest round of detractors, as usual, get it quite wrong, writes Alex Myers.
NPA in contempt, says Helen Zille
A full transcript of the notorius "spy tapes" is still at large, in defiance of a court order, writes Glynnis Underhill.
Staff smell a rat in NPA rotation
The sudden removal of prosecutions head Simphiwe Mlotshwa could pave the way for the dropping of fraud and corruption charges against ANC officials.
Darkness visible in JZ’s kingdom by the sea
With the African National Congress beset by factionalism, is the province still 100% Jacob Zuma? Niren Tolsi investigates.
Zuma jets off to China for partnership talks
President Jacob Zuma will lead a delegation to Beijing, China, after being invited by its president Hu Jintao.
Zuma orders report on Cape ganglands
Western Cape Premier Helen Zille says Jacob Zuma wants an assessment on the gang situation in Lavender Hill and Hanover Park on the Cape Flats.
President Zuma arrives in Ethiopia for AU summit
President Jacob Zuma is leading a delegation to the 19th session of the African Union assembly, where the election of a new chair is on the agenda.
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Learn respect, Zapiro
Readers express their views about the Zapiro cartoon which appeared in last week’s Mail & Guardian.
Divisions multiply as Zuma’s unity talk rings hollow
Efforts to emulate Mandela haven’t worked out well for President Zuma, who has done more to divide the ANC than unite it, writes Michelle Pietersen.
Pimples: Zuma and the one-eyed monster
This week’s episode takes us into a surreal world featuring penis overload – a bit like real life then, given recent events. Watch and laugh. Or grimace.
Zapiro cartoon not ‘serious’ by any imaginative stretch
I think there is a case for examining the psychological profile of the likes of Zapiro and other Zuma detractors, writes Vusi Mona.
10 things about … Social cohesion
Ahead of the summit, the department said social cohesion was "based on four key pillars — diversity, inclusiveness, access and values.
Khaya Dlanga: Zuma’s high school oral about Mandela
After listening to the president’s speech at the Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture, Khaya Dlanga pleads with him not to deliver a high school oral again.
ANC Youth League to keep scuffle out of court
ANC Youth League Limpopo leaders have decided against pressing charges after a scuffle broke out at a lecture by President Jacob Zuma.
ANC Youth League members disrupt Zuma speech
Five league supporters were detained and released on a warning after violence erupted at a hall in Limpopo, where President Jacob Zuma was speaking.
‘The Spear’ returns as gallery takes on classification
The Goodman Gallery has appealed a ruling that children should be protected from the ‘Spear’ painting, saying the FPB does not have the authority.
More school textbooks dumped in Limpopo
The Democratic Alliance has uncovered yet another dumping site for school textbooks that were meant for Limpopo students – seven months ago.
Winnie slams ANC for not caring in scathing letter
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has accused the ANC, under President Jacob Zuma’s leadership, of disrespecting the Mandela family.
Zapiro cartoon: What our readers think
Mail & Guardian readers have been very vocal in their criticism and praise of Zapiro’s controversial cartoon. Here are some of their comments.
Zuma distances himself from links to EduSolutions
Attempts to link EduSolutions to President Jacob Zuma’s RDP Education Trust, are baseless and unfortunate, the presidency says.
Forces of darkness are among us, warns Zuma
ANC members must be vigilant following the killing of councillor Wandile Mkhize, President Jacob Zuma has warned.