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 are three possible scenarios that might explain the party’s recent attacks and alignments
The application for a permanent stay of prosecution, lodged by Zuma’s legal team two weeks ago, will be argued over three days before next year
The party has insisted that the former president’s appearance will not be used by groups for political gain
Like the Diakonia Centre, its founder lived for social justice and human rights
We look at Nomvula Mokonyane’s history in the water department to see what the reshuffle means for new portfolio
The salaries of the nine izinduna from the Nobamba tribal authority were suspended because of a boundary dispute
The president and his party face a difficult time in the months ahead and the outcome is far from certain
Reporting on allegations of harassment is not easy within the confines of the rules of journalism
In July, the SCA overturned a ruling of the high court in Pretoria that Jiba and Mrwebi be struck from the roll of advocates
In his testimony before the Zondo commission, Ramatlhodi detailed how the NEC was paralysed by factionalism
VBS Mutual Bank granted the former president an R8.5-million bond which he could not afford
Zuma was campaigning ahead of the ANC’s annual January 8 statement, which will be delivered in Durban by President Cyril Ramaphosa on January 12
The president needs to consolidate his position and can only make his moves after the 2019 elections
The State Security Agency is opposing a R24-million lawsuit brought by former apartheid spy boss Niel Barnard
On Thursday, Ramaphosa announced appointments to the two vacant positions left Ministers Malusi Gigaba and Edna Molewa
Lungisa Fuzile’s evidence will form a series of testimonies relating to the ‘revolving door’ of ministers at treasury.
The embattled ministry has a new minister at its helm
Pravin Gordhan tells Zondo commission former president Jacob Zuma prolonged the appointment of a new Sars commissioner until after the May 2014 polls
The former president is expected to have followed French company Thales’ application in arguing that the 17-year-old case was old
Zuma’s counsel argued that the case had a 17-year history and that it would be impossible for them to prepare in a month
The dishonourable member will have to polish his skills in his quest for a job
But using the courts and oversight institutions to dissolve enemies slows the pace of the cleanup
None of the major political parties have made a compelling case for why we should vote for them
The former enterprises minister told the state capture inquiry that she believed Zuma thought she was a ‘hindrance’
Barbara Hogan said she experienced ‘enormous pressure’ to approve the appointment of Siyabonga Gama as the chief executive of Transnet in 2009
Barbara Hogan claims the former president was adamant that no one but Siyabonga Gama would do as a chief executive
Barbara Hogan is expected to reveal how former president Jacob Zuma began meddling in the appointment of board members and executives in SOEs
The former president thought the court erred by holding him personally liable for the legal costs
Malusi Gigaba is an Honourable Member, as they say in Parliament. He is, shall we say, a member in good standing
A recent study shows just how important gender-related issues are to a well-defined electoral group
Ekurhuleni has reappointed two senior officials who have been implicated in corrupt World Cup deals
Ramaphosa’s inability to imagine an emancipatory path takes us back to an unsustainable elitism