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.
Maphatsoe called ANC veterans ’empty tins with no credibility’, comments from which the party has distanced itself.
The victory is the ANC’s first ever victory there after it ousted the National Freedom Party which was disqualified from the August 3 elections.
Barely six months after he took his presidential oath, Zuma’s audacious pantomime began.
In a race against time and a combat with lies, Madonsela protected the integrity of her findings.
The ruling party said that the report is welcome, but neglected to admit to any wrongdoing.
Given the resource and time constraints placed on the Public Protector, some issues were earmarked for investigation at a later date.
A transcript of President Jacob Zuma’s interview with the former public protector shows that Zuma’s legal adviser argued that Zuma was a busy man.
The report details numerous dubious situations where Zuma and members of his executive acted in a questionable manner.
The state capture report which President Jacob Zuma had tried to interdict has gone public.
In an argument that is ultimately about the misuse of state resources, all the parties agreed, Zuma had used state resources to protect himself.
The primary structures and ideologies of domination are deeply entrenched at all levels.
Gordhan was detained three times as he worked to bring an end to apartheid, enduring beatings and suffocation at the hands of the police.
The matter is due to be heard on November 1, after it was postponed in the High Court in Pretoria in October.
Corruption, an arrogant leadership and faction fighting are tearing at the soul the ruling party, according to an internal report.
Van Rooyen was misleading in his reply and in so doing has contravened the executive ethics code, says the DA.
It is significant and heartening that Gordhan received a standing ovation from the whole of Parliament, opposition included.
The first statement of its kind, it signals the state’s concern over its exposure to Eskom and others.
The Ekurhuleni mayor said at an event held to remember OR Tambo that developments in the party were starting to worry the ANC’s younger members.
The court’s behaviour might call for serious discussion but SA’s decision is irrational.
The High Court in Pretoria ruled on September that Jiba and her colleague be struck off the roll of advocates.
The president told the National Council of Provinces on Tuesday that he was merely exercising his ‘legal right’ through the action.
The former ANC MP wants the court to direct that Zuma pay the costs of the application.
A civil society campaign is calling for President Zuma’s resignation and firmly backing Pravin Gordhan as he prepares to head to court.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s resolve to maintain fiscal discipline and avoid a junk credit rating is facing a severe test.
What does South Africa know about Bashir’s war in Darfur that the ICC prosecutors don’t know?
"Perhaps we are not the leadership that can take the ANC forward under these conditions."
The public protector said she was not in a position to advocate that the report, which her predecessor had prepared and finalised, be released.
In a brief media statement, the presidency acknowledged the resignation of the third member of the current board.
The matter was due to be heard along with a bid from President Jacob Zuma on November 1.
The current developments in national politics are curious enough to make anyone question their sanity.
For state capture Jacob Zuma must control the ANC, key institutions and the criminal justice system.
The currency has swung to being the emerging world’s worst performer this month, from best in the third quarter, after the move to prosecute Gordhan.