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.
Opposition parties say Jacob Zuma should be charged over misspent funds used on Nkandla. But the ANC argues that he was not liable for any wrongdoing.
As the government scrambles to limit fallout, we reveal how Jacob Zuma grabbed control of the R1tn deal and negotiated directly with Vladimir Putin.
Two presidents seem to drive a nuclear deal as if it is a personal issue, instead of a matter of national importance.
Parliament is there to serve the electorate and the fiscus, not to shield leaders like Jacob Zuma from tough questions – crude or not.
Has President Jacob Zuma set back the fight against HIV and Aids more than his predecessor? Helen Zille believes so but the evidence shows otherwise.
The DA says it wishes to obtain access to additional documents and recordings as part of the spy tapes.
The presidency will not comment on a report saying that Zuma will only respond to the SIU on Nkandla if served with a legal warning.
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The ruling party’s NEC has requested that Parliament prevents exposing "the head of state to disrespect and intended humiliation".
The Special Investigating Unit report on Nkandla recommends that the police evaluate its security situation — and soon.
Jacob Zuma’s plan for a fleet of nuclear power stations has the potential to impose a burden under which the South African economy could buckle.
The presidency says Jacob Zuma will give feedback to 14 Nobel Peace laureates who have asked him to guarantee the Dalai Lama entry to SA.
Former intelligence minister Ronnie Kasrils has defended his involvement in the decision not to charge Jacob Zuma.
SA will meet regional leaders after they failed to resolve a crisis sparked two weeks ago by an aborted coup.
In its final report, the SIU has noted several government officials name-dropped Zuma in an effort to have parts of the Nkandla project approved.
The unit has filed replies to Minenhle Makhanya’s requests for documents relevant to its claim against him, which relates to work done at Nkandla.
No one can explain why the more fearsome Hawks are investigating Dina Pule and Tina Joemat-Pettersson, but Jacob Zuma is left to police detectives.
Government is making "great progress" dealing with corruption at state institutions, but figures are still worryingly high, says Minister Jeff Radebe.
Lesotho’s coalition leaders, who met Jacob Zuma following an attempted coup, have been given two days to agree on a date to open Parliament.
Mokotedi Mpshe says he is not threatened by the prospect of his decision to drop corruption charges against Jacob Zuma being taken on review.
South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma is to travel to Lesotho to discuss peace and stability in the country after an attempted coup.
The DA says the so-called spy tapes contain enough information to proceed with a review application – although it can’t reveal the contents.
The State Security Agency has come out in defence of its ‘redeployment’ of three senior intelligence officials and denied that they were purged.
Minenhle Makhanya faces tough obstacles because he signed a non-disclosure agreement, which makes it a criminal offence to reveal project details.
An investigating committee has been set up to consider whether there are grounds to discipline President Jacob Zuma’s controversial Nkandla architect.
President Jacob Zuma has raised concerns over a lack of good-quality teachers, as well as an "ageing" workforce in the higher education sector.
M&G readers speak out on nuclear energy, the DA Youth and on President Zuma.
The presidency abandoned previous plans to rely on the fact that the Khampepe report was "missing", in its efforts to prevent the report’s release.
DA leader Helen Zille had the infamous spy tapes in her hands for 15 minutes. But she left the high court in Pretoria without them nonetheless.
With Zuma’s power waning, we should not be surprised that there’s been another purge of the country’s top spooks.
A triumphant Democratic Alliance has the infamous Jacob Zuma spy tapes, but can’t share the contents with the general public.
Jacob Zuma is at it again, "redeploying" senior spies he feels he can no longer trust.
Rising at the chance to showcase his own martial art skills, the president confirms his attendance at the Karate World Cup. The nation is thrilled.