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.
EFF leader Julius Malema has told SABC acting COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng to change his ways or risk being thrown out "like a used a condom" by Zuma.
As part of a group of parties calling on Pansy Tlakula to resign, Agang SA’s leader has criticised the IEC chairperson as well as Jacob Zuma.
Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula has had a case of foot in mouth syndrome regarding Kenya’s sporting acumen.
Haji Mohamed Dawjee thought her loyalty to the ruling party would last forever, but the old ANC is gone. Jacob Zuma has taken it.
The Western Cape Christian Minister’s Forum staged a mass prayer meeting in a backlash against opposition party and media criticism of Jacob Zuma.
President Jacob Zuma has presented national orders to those whose outstanding work has benefited South Africa.
While addressing a crowd at South Africa’s annual Freedom Day celebrations at the Union Buildings, President Jacob Zuma has sung government’s praises.
President Jacob Zuma has granted the Farlam Commission of Inquiry, probing the 2012 shootings in Marikana, another three months to complete its work.
The SIU has evidence linking 15 government officials to possible misconduct concerning procurement in the Nkandla project.
The public protector is puzzled by the actions of a group of senior lawyers who say they are mounting a legal challenge against her Nkandla report.
While blaming Amcu and Lonmin, Jacob Zuma told Afrikaans community leaders that fewer miners would’ve died at Marikana if the police had been firmer.
The city’s biking corps has been deployed to shore up the prestige of President Jacob Zuma and his deputy, Kgalema Motlanthe.
It’s all about democracy, initiative and crafty politics for M&G readers this week.
The ruling party failed to reshape the economy and govern effectively in our developmental state.
By the time Jacob Zuma arrives to campaign in person, his face is already staring back at him from all over the place.
The Voortrekker Monument proved an ironic choice of venue to discuss land reform with Afrikaner farmers.
If the ANC ever dies, it will be on our hands and future generations will never forgive us for that mistake.
While the parliamentary committee is ready to start, the DA says it would need more time to ensure the investigation into Nkandla is thorough.
The ANC has nominated seven MPs to Parliament for a committee to consider President Jacob Zuma’s submissions on the public protector’s Nkandla report.
What we’re lacking in these elections is the naked truth; honesty untainted by the pressures of keeping up appearances.
It is often top six officials who are expected to hold factions together when ambitious ANC leaders start jostling for power, but this isn’t the case.
In an interview with the M&G, Cope leader Mosiuoa Lekota claims the party would garner more support in the forthcoming election than in 2009.
Tekwane South residents are staunch ANC supporters but the DA has begun eyeing the Nelspruit community that has grown frustrated by broken promises.
President Jacob Zuma has asked worshippers attending a Good Friday service at Ellis Pak Stadium to pray for peaceful and sucessful general elections.
ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe has hit back at critics within the party, saying it was an attempt to drive a wedge between him and Jacob Zuma.
ANC chairperson Baleka Mbete says there are no plans to legally challenge public protector Thuli Madonsela’s report on Nkandla.
Residents in Malamulele have booed President Jacob Zuma at a rally when he told them their grievances would be attended to.
A total of 54 people will receive national orders from President Jacob Zuma in a ceremony themed "South Africa: A better place to live in".
Approaching the end of his tenure if elected, Jacob Zuma’s real test will come after the polls when his alliances unravel and the infighting begins.
From George W Bush’s artistic outlet to Madiba raising funds, past leaders have taken very different paths from the top once their number was up.
When choosing a Cabinet, striking the balance is always tricky especially if you have 67 positions to fill and are expected to repay debts.
Although Jacob Zuma supporters are trying to secure the presidency for Cyril Ramaphosa, there is a group that wants Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to return.