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.
While ANC MPs stuck to the "good story" line, opposition parties in Parliament aimed to poke holes in last week’s State of the Nation address.
DA parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko has vowed to table a motion to impeach President Jacob Zuma if the Nkandla report implicates him.
President Jacob Zuma celebrated his government’s achievements in his fifth State of the Nation address. How did he fare?
The South African Communist Party in the Eastern Cape has affirmed its support for the ANC in the May general elections.
After Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address, we asked Capetonians what they thought of the speech, government, and how they plan to vote.
Opposition parties will debate Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address in Parliament this week, with jobs and Nkandla topping the agenda.
Join Deshnee Subramany and Amanda Strydom on M&G Newsroom between 1pm and 2pm as they discuss the week’s biggest stories.
In a TV interview, Jacob Zuma has instisted he will not resign over the Nkandla scandal, saying SA does not know if he has done anything wrong.
How has Zuma’s promises played out in reality? Phillip de Wet visits the small town of Balfour, a microcosm of South Africa, to speak to its resident.
Reported plans to appoint a second deputy president have caused an outcry and political analysts wonder if SA should add to its "bloated" Cabinet.
President Jacob Zuma has denied that security upgrades to his private residence in Nkandla cost R200-million, saying it instead cost over R50-million.
President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address didn’t address much with regards to economic policy for the year ahead.
Oppostion party leaders, government ministers and the public protector give their take on Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation speech 2014.
In his State of the Nation address, President Jacob Zuma highlighted his administration’s successes but also expressed worry over violent protests.
President Jacob Zuma will have many tunes to sing to in his final State of the Nation address for this term. Here’s what opposition parties wish for.
Pensioners’ savings are being put into a high-risk deal involving a controversial oilman accused of doing South Africa down.
Expectations for President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address has varied widely, with some hoping he will announce his retirement.
We’re down to the business end of electioneering, and the ANC under Jacob Zuma is hitting the campaign trail hard. Well, kind of.
Parliament has announced that there will be two State of the Nation addresses in 2014, and says the cost of the first one will be R5.7-million.
The police are expected to question the president’s son after his car was allegedly involved in an accident that killed one and injured two.
President Jacob Zuma has announced the national general elections will be held on May 7.
The presidency says it takes serious exception to Helen Zille leaking confidential information regarding the announcement of the election date.
The ANC has decided to send its deputy president to mediate in South Sudan so that relations with the SPLM get stronger, say insiders.
A man has appeared in the Camperdown Magistrate’s Court on charges of intimidating President Jacob Zuma’s wife, MaNtuli, saying she had a love child.
Concerns voiced by President Jacob Zuma about incorrect billing for e-tolls in Gauteng are being addressed, says Sanral.
Nations in southern and eastern Africa are progressing towards an agreement on a free trade area that wil comprise of nearly 600-million people.
Former police commissioner Bheki Cele wants documents and time to respond to allegations that he failed to stop wasteful expenditure at Nkandla.
Gwede, Mac and Blade try their best to stop the rabbit from whispering in Mandela’s ear. But the elusive animal has some tricks up its sleeve.
President Jacob Zuma a councillor for Nkandla? Don’t be surprised, says the ANC, which has held off releasing its election lists.
Government-led talks between major platinum mines and dominant union Amcu have resumed in Pretoria as the strike enters its third day.
Opposition parties have demanded a probe into allegations that some of the funds for Nelson Mandela’s memorial services were misspent.
Government has revealed its intention to deter leaks by deploying the State Security Agency and police to find out who leaked Nkandla to the M&G.