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.
Neither Mantashe, nor Mike Mabuyakhulu could get a word in in what is being described as evidence of factionalism
Zuma repeated the threat he made to the SACP, saying it should not provoke him
The former president faces 16 charges relating to 783 payments allegedly received when he was still deputy president
By showing intolerance and outright racism, the red berets are losing their status as media darlings
It’s chilly in Durbs but this weekend’s provincial conference may prove even frostier
As his fans plan mass action the former president warns those ‘provoking’ him to ‘keep quiet’
If South Africans live in fear, then our basic freedom as a society is facing a real threat
The former president says he is no longer constrained from making his own disclosures by occupying public office.
Disenchantment with the party goes way beyond the middle class to the poor and working class
NPA Luvuyo Mfaku confirmed Abrahams has declined a stay in Zuma’s prosecution
Made up of church groups, amakhosi and taxi operators, it’s intent on dethroning Ramaphosa
Members of the media, public and special interest groups will have to apply if they want to watch and report on the proceedings in person
Recent examples from Africa alone show that the country is entering extremely dangerous territory
‘The church leaders are of the view that it’s imperative to thank God for securing former president Zuma during his tenure as the president’
Prudential authority chief Kuben Naidoo says although the probability of saving the bank has fallen, it is not at zero
Rival groups in the union will go head to head at its elective conference
His key priority is to unite the deeply divided party structures in the province
Edward Zuma has agreed to apologise for his "sell out" hate speech remarks directed at ministers Pravin Gordhan and Derek Hanekom last year
Zuma, Moyane, Molefe, Abrahams, and the ‘rogue unit’ cases will be heard in June
The embattled North West premier, Supra Mahumapelo, will know his fate next weekend when the ANC NEC members meet to discuss the matter
Andile Mngxitama confirmed that the BLF will contest the elections nationally for the first time next year.
One by one, the wily politician appears to be dealing with problems and consolidating his position
How the opposition is ridding itself of De Lille smacks of how the ruling party handled Malema
In a statement, the DA said it noted Balindlela’s "misguided" decision to join the ANC again.
A student arrested during the #FeesMustFall protest in 2016 is fighting his ‘harsh’ sentence
The ‘big three’ parties are floundering but the little ones are gaining huge political clout
The department of international relations is attempting to reclaim the country’s position as a major force on the continent
Opposition MPS are planning to grill the president in his maiden Q&A session in Parliament
The treasurer of the South African National Civic Organisation has been kicked out by Sanco’s leadership.
In what’s seen as a political move, the North West premier has the option to jump before he’s pushed
Durban mayor James Nxumalo is being punted by Ramaphosa supporters. He’ll go up against Zuma ally Sihle Zikalala
An otherwise anonymous young woman is invisibilized so that the public can retain its focus on the main subject, the former president