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.
There’s "no need for alarm" over ex-police spy boss Richard Mdluli, says President Jacob Zuma. Because Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa is on the case.
The Democratic Alliance has accused President Jacob Zuma of being afraid to make tough choices that would benefit many unemployed young people.
President Jacob Zuma says the government’s non-compliance in paying suppliers within 30 days has reached alarming levels.
TNS South Africa has revealed that President Jacob Zuma’s approval rating fell to 46% in April, from a 55% high in February.
Julius Malema has no future within the ANC despite claims that he would lead the organisation in the future, sources within the ruling party say.
President Jacob Zuma married for the sixth time on Friday, taking his long-time girlfriend Bongi Ngema as his newest bride.
President Jacob Zuma intends to position SA as a global force representing emerging African economies in international platforms at the Brics summit.
While President Zuma delivered his Human Rights Day speech in Soweto, attendees told the M&G that human rights aren’t a reality for many South Africans.
A trend has emerged where state intelligence resources are being used in ANC succession battles, especially leading up to elective conferences.
We catch up with ANC ministers and opposition party leaders following President Zuma’s State of the Nation address.
President Zuma has delivered one of his better State of the Nation speeches since taking office in 2009. Our politics team breaks it down for us.
We talk to editor-in-chief Nic Dawes about what we can expect from Zuma at this year’s State of the Nation address.
During his centenary address, President Jacob Zuma said the ANC is determined to move towards the second centenary with a more rejuvenated organisation.
Accreditation for the ANC’s centenary festivities, seen as a preview of the party’s elective congressin December, is off to a smooth start.
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The government is to pay the legal costs of Terry Crawford-Browne’s bid to have the Constitutional Court compel President Zuma to probe the arms deal.
President Jacob Zuma says he does not know whether the Dalai Lama’s South African visa will be approved, as it’s not really his department.
South Africa has not recognised Libya’s new leaders, President Zuma has reiterated on the eve of an AU meeting, being held in SA, about the country.
Jacob Zuma is reportedly running out of time to respond to the Public Protector’s report into police lease scams, but there is no deadline — for him.
President Jacob Zuma on Friday denied "passing the buck" and asking Speaker Max Sisulu to investigate Public Protector Thuli Madonsela’s report.
Moeletsi Mbeki’s claims that the ANC under President Jacob Zuma is losing popular support are disappointing and baseless, says the presidency.
President Zuma has returned from Russia, where he and President Dmitry Medvedev discussed the AU’s political solution to the Libya conflict with Nato.
Zwelinzima Vavi has thrown Cosatu’s weight behind President Zuma, but warned a corrupt, conservative elite was using the ANC to push its own agenda.
Watch our short, sharp summary of what Julius Malema and Jacob Zuma said in their speeches to ANC Youth League delegates.
President Jacob Zuma says the ANC youth league must guard against changing the character of the ANC in the process of growing its own membership.
Former president Nelson Mandela is recovering well from his illness and in "good spirits", President Jacob Zuma said after visiting him on Tuesday
While DA leader Helen Zille courted voters in Port Elizabeth, President Zuma was telling Jo’burgers that the DA’s hopes for Gauteng were "daydreams".
ANC leaders flew into the Northern Cape on Saturday and danced and sang with a Kimberley crowd, while critising "small" parties.
The Constitutional Court will be asked on Thursday to order a probe into the arms deal contracts that led to graft charges against President Zuma.
Despite Muammar Gaddafi’s human rights record Denel had plans to sell him weapons.
Despite unhappiness about Jimmy Manyi’s racist comments senior officials believe he will keep his job.
The ANC, its women’s league, the Umkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans’ Association and the Cabinet all leapt to Jacob Zuma’s defence this week.
SA President Jacob Zuma on Thursday warned France the Group of 20 nations which it heads risks becoming a talk shop "where nothing happens".