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.
The DA’s candidate for premier in KwaZulu-Natal talks tough on the 2019 elections
Jacob Zuma denies state capture amidst ongoing investigations by the Zondo commission and corruption charges
Maine warned that the league would defend Ramaphosa from anyone, including leaders within the organisation
Politics reporter Dineo Bendile speaks about the meeting where a ‘plot’ to unseat President Cyril Ramaphosa was allegedly discussed.
Cosatu’s general secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali said the alliance was concerned about claims that there are talks to remove Ramaphosa
ANC Youth League KwaZulu-Natal secretary Thanduxolo Sabelo has lodged a complaint with the Press Ombudsman following a report in the Sunday Times.
The civic organisation is battling to rid itself of Jacob Zuma’s allies in the post-Nasrec era
Duduzane Zuma’s lawyer says his client won’t testify as long as he faces criminal charges
Duarte says she had advised him to never work in the treasury
Williams told the commission that she believed Muthambi had attempted to create the conditions at GCIS in which procurement processes could be flouted
Themba Mthembu and the rest of the SACP’s PEC were elected unopposed after a culled list of candidates had been presented to congress
‘I do hope it’s not fake news’
The state capture witness admits to mixing up names and fails to remember key dates
In just one day, a Cabinet document was leaked. The question is, what other damage was done?
A group of academics have assiduously assembled the evidence to lay bare the workings of a parallel state, writes Shaun de Waal
As witnesses struggle through the Zondo commission, Zuma parties on with old foes
In 2016, Maseko and 26 others signed a memorandum calling for an inquiry into allegations of state capture
Former ANC MP Vytjie Mentor revealed the Hawks had made attempts to quash an investigation into the Guptas
The Zondo commission had initially scheduled Maseko to appear on Friday, but on Monday evening Maseko suggested that these plans would likely change
Vytjie Mentor was too scared to meet former president Jacob Zuma because of his ‘reputation with women’
The suspension of an official and accusations of corruption have racked the civic body
The attorney was part of a high-profile group that trashed the public protector’s Nkandla report
It was meant to keep the ANC honest but has become another victim of Zuma’s toxic legacy
The case relates to a car accident that occurred in February 2014 where one person was killed instantly
JZ is back, and he will blow your mind!
Treasury’s chief procurement officer Willie Ndleleni Mathebula will be the first witness to testify at the inquiry
Day one of the state capture inquiry was uneventful, with the commission’s head outlining proceedings
In the first round of state capture hearings, South Africans can hear firsthand how cabinet positions were allegedly offered by the Gupta family
Despite government denials, insiders say treasury made the suggestion in a Cabinet meeting
Poor planning, increased financial losses and depleting gas feedstock cited as reasons
‘Although the timing of the Turkish crisis was unpredictable, the warning signs have been there for months’
In a majority judgment, the Concourt confirmed the order that the terms in which Mxolisi Nxasana left office were ‘constitutionally invalid’