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.
With apologies to creator George RR Martin and anyone else to whom we couldn’t pay royalties, the M&G parodies Game of Thrones with SA politics.
After a game of ministerial musical chairs that saw Nathi Mthethwa replace Paul Mashatile, Sean O’Toole wonders if Mthethwa is suited for the arts.
President Jacob Zuma has congratulated Peter Mutharika and assured him of South Africa’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Malawi.
The next leader of the ANC needs to be someone who is efficient and decisive – not another Jacob Zuma.
Jacob Zuma is a competent job creator – he conjured up six new ministerial positions in a single press conference. But SA needs private-sector jobs.
President Jacob Zuma’s appointments have drawn both howls of protest and cautious optimism amid a decline in GDP.
Tina Joemat-Pettersson’s promotion to the position of minister of energy seems a bizarre move.
South Africa needs an excellent delivery-driven public service that is free of political patronage.
The rand has declined after Pravin Gordhan was replaced as finance minister and new leadership appointed in the mining and energy ministries.
The DA says the appointment of some Cabinet ministers indicates President Jacob Zuma created jobs for friends rather than good governance.
Following the announcement of Jacob Zuma’s latest Cabinet, social media followers took to Twitter to share their own lists of presidency helpers.
New Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene’s solid expertise, and track record make him an excellent replacement for Pravin Gordhan, analysts argue.
What used to be communications becomes good old post and telecommunications again – while what should be "new communications" is simply propaganda.
New Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene’s solid expertise, and track record make him an excellent replacement for Pravin Gordhan, analysts argue.
Former finance minister Pravin Gordhan and former police minister Nathi Mthethwa were demoted as President Jacob Zuma announced his new executive.
President Jacob Zuma announced his new executive, with a few surprises.
After a swearing-in ceremony as the country’s president, Jacob Zuma sought to assure South Africans that he has got their interests at heart.
As relations between SA and Rwanda turn sour, Rwanda’s president Paul Kagame was not at Jacob Zuma’s inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
The ANCYL made friendly with Thuli Madonsela, Tokyo Sexwale shrugged off his defeat and the DA wished Jacob Zuma well ahead of his inauguration.
About 4 500 foreign and local dignitaries are expected to attend Jacob Zuma’s inauguration, including Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe and Botswana’s leader.
Jacob Zuma will be sworn in as president of South Africa for the second time in a ceremony including a music concert, prayers and a dance performance.
Deeper divisions may arise within the ANC as President Jacob Zuma fights to keep his grip on power.
Leaders should not expose themselves to the slightest perception of a conflict between their private interests and public responsibilities.
A group of people with little or no apparent links to each other is said to be guiding President Jacob Zuma’s decision-making and staff appointments.
The appointment of David Makhura as Gauteng premier could signal the end of the dominant Jacob Zuma-aligned group within the ANC.
After an M&G report, the public protector has been asked to probe claims that Jacob Zuma abused his power for an investment in his nephew’s company.
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.
A meeting with the president appears to have persuaded an investment firm to give millions to empowerment firm Aurora, which others ‘misappropriated’.
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.