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 final legislature lists released on Friday revealed an interesting dynamic when it came to gender and the ANC’s choices for premiers.
The ANC may have to go begging to the opposition to make Baleka Mbete SA’s second deputy president, given that her name appears on the national list.
While criticising Jacob Zuma for allowing the spending of millions on upgrades at Nkandla, Numsa says the security cluster ministers should resign.
The ANC deserves praise for winning above 60% of the total votes in the elections, but not for its controversial president, writes Khaya Dlanga.
M&G readers comment on the next five years under President Jacob Zuma, compare David Webster with Steve Biko and call for street name changes in CT.
A meeting with the president appears to have persuaded an investment firm to give millions to empowerment firm Aurora, which others ‘misappropriated’.
The ANC has won this election, even with a compromised leader. But waning support and stronger opposition are problems it will not want to face.
Despite its election victory, the ANC has seen a gradual drop in support, which begs the question: how "deeply rooted" is the party in SA’s heart?
Unfazed by a decline in voters, ANC president Jacob Zuma expressed delight that the majority of South African have returned the party to power.
IEC chair Pansy Tlakula has announced that 13 parties won seats in the National Assembly in this year’s elections with the ANC taking 249 seats.
The Constitutional Court will contain for the first time mostly judges appointed during Zuma’s presidency.
What is in store for South Africa for the next five years with the newly elected ANC administration?
The precedent has been set for a few more years with Zuma at the helm. Here’s what we can look forward to in this brave new error of democracy.
From Jacob Zuma attracting large crowds in Nkandla to Helen Zille ditching the DA’s colours, here’s what happened when party presidents voted.
As South Africa goes to the polls, we look at how President Jacob Zuma has campaigned around key issues in the run-up to elections.
President Jacob Zuma says he is not concerned that the Nkandla debacle will have an effect on the ANC’s support during this election.
Following reports that Baleka Mbete is earmarked for a top position in the ANC, Jacob Zuma says SA could see a woman president sooner than expected.
The president says there is nothing abnormal about his security requirements at Nkandla given past experiences, including his wife’s rape.
While criticising the media’s coverage of reports on the Nkandla security upgrades, Jacob Zuma says "there was no finding of misconduct".
Julius Malema managed to mention a host of heavy topics with a light touch at the EFF’s final election rally as his audience clung to his every word.
President Jacob Zuma squandered his last chance to impress ANC supporters as crowds dwindled during his lacklustre performance at the Siyanqoba rally.
It could be a sign of things to come, or another party that will wither away. But for now the EFF has put up an impressive show at its final rally.
Malusi Gigaba says the FNB Stadium has reached its 95 000-seater capacity for the ANC’s Siyanqoba rally.
Reports say Jacob Zuma is forging ahead with plans for the development of the R2-billion Zumaville next to his Nkandla home.
Drivers should expect closed roads and congested traffic near FNB Stadium, the venue of the ANC’s final election rally – Siyanqoba.
Zwelenzima Vavi tells workers in PE to take control of their future, while in Polokwane, Zuma and the ANC take centre stage at Cosatu’s massive rally.
Teachers should be in school, on time, Zuma has said repeatedly in previous speeches – except when he’s in town. Now the department is investigating.
SA deserves better than to be ruled by a party that flirts with totalitarianism, writes Barney Pityana.
The hatchets have been buried for now and the ANC is going all out to secure victory.
A restructured Cabinet is on the cards, with a new information ministry to clean up Jacob Zuma’s image and Baleka Mbete as second deputy president.
Barely two days after the bust of Nelson Mandela was unveiled at Parliament, a police vehicle reversed into it and damaged its right side.
The ANC says it has a "good story to tell" ahead of the May 7 election. Does the story stand up to scrutiny? Africa Check examines the claims.