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.
President Jacob Zuma’s resistance to vacate the top job may be a blessing in disguise as it will stress test the country’s political systems.
Zuma initially refused to resign after meeting with the ANC’s top six officials on Monday
SONA has been postponed and Parliament is expecting to recover funds that were spent in preparation of the event.
The ANC has confirmed that the planned NEC meeting has been cancelled after a "constructive discussion" between President Zuma and Cyril Ramaphosa
Duarte says the ANC’s NEC need to put an end to speculation around Zuma’s future, as its decision will bind all members
The budget speech will go on as planned, but the National Council of Provinces chairperson says Sona will be postponed for no more than a week.
The national executive committee (NEC) will meet on Wednesday to discuss Zuma’s recall as recommended by the NWC.
Malema says Ramaphosa’s stained legacy over the Marikana massacre proves the ANC leader was capable of doing anything for profit.
"Zuma told them that he has survived eight or nine votes of no confidence and he believes he will survive another one."
From Zuma to Steinhoff, the National Prosecuting Authority has its work cut out for it. But can it rise to the occasion?
‘Amongst the issues to be tabled to the special NEC meeting will be preparations for the State of the Nation Address’
In recent weeks the Presidency has been at pains to demonstrate the continued longevity of Zuma’s presidency
‘We don’t need the Speaker to give us permission to debate the motion of no confidence. We have given her an opportunity and she failed’
The lawyer who helped produce evidence implicating President Jacob Zuma in in the 1999 arms deal, Ajay Sooklal, has made fresh allegations
Last Friday, BLF said they would lead a Hands Off Zuma march, claiming Zuma’s job is on the line because of his stance on economic transformation
At last Monday’s meeting of the NWC, the committee told the top six to ask Zuma to leave and asked for feedback after their meeting with Zuma.
This year’s SONA will go ahead as planned next week, irrespective of who is president of the country, parliament’s presiding officers said.
The state’s eight-year embargo on owners selling RDP houses hurts the poor and the economy
All eyes are on Jacob Zuma as South Africa tries to anticipate his next move
The president ‘will risk impeachment’ as he fights to the bitter end to exit on his own terms.
Going off script, the secretary general is mollifying the fortified Zuma faction in the province instead of working towards unity
Warring factions of the party are hoping to unite the province under Ramaphosa’s presidency
JZ could be removed from office by March if one of these scenarios plays out
Whether it’s through the opposition or the ANC itself, the road to Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address is littered with potholes
Paul Kagame has failed to properly consult his peers, argued Jacob Zuma
South Africa’s obsession with nuclear energy under the leadership of President Zuma, is dangerous.
The representations were initially supposed to be submitted in November 2017, but NPA head Shaun Abrahams extended the deadline to January 31, 2018
The ANC’s top six officials will meet President Zuma to discuss ‘options’ to avoid him being impeached or voted out by Parliament
Steps are being taken to lay charges and seize assets of people and companies allegedly involved in corruption in South Africa.
The ANC is wrestling with ways to get the president to agree to vacate office before 2019
Major problems confront a party that was once confident of seriously damaging the ANC in 2019
The new ANC secretary general says the party shouldn’t rush to expel President Jacob Zuma