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.
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.
The agreement between unions and the state on a 7% increase for government workers will spare President Jacob Zuma blushes ahead of Mangaung.
Julius Malema has told Sky News he thinks Kgalema Motlanthe is a better candidate for president of South Africa than Jacob Zuma.
Acclaimed writer Nadine Gordimer has poured scorn on SA’s education system as "a wreck" over the failure to deliver textbooks to Limpopo schools.
Jacob Zuma’s popularity wanes in Gauteng, while the Limpopo textbook debacle may become a ugly blemish on the president’s record.
President Jacob Zuma is facing growing calls from within ANC structures to hold Angie Motshekga to account for the Limpopo textbook debacle.
The South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Unio head is being targeted over the ANC president’s second term and billion-rand tenders.
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.
Despite claims to the contrary, the ghost of former prime minister Hendrik Verwoerd lives on in South African society, says Nickolaus Bauer.
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela should not criticise President Zuma’s morals, as she’s no saint herself, says deputy communications minister Stella Ndabeni.
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has reaffirmed the primacy of ANC branches in electing the party’s leadership.