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.
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.
M&G readers comment on comparisons of Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma, and say we need cool heads when it comes to pharmaceutical drugs.
Severe challenges for the judiciary and its continuing role as a key custodian of our constitutional democracy will come to the fore this year.
Rumblings of a rebellion against Jacob Zuma by a KwaZulu-Natal faction – the president’s strongest base – have unsettled the ANC.
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.
The Eastern Cape ANC has urged its members to show maximum discipline when President Jacob Zuma addresses a rally in Dutywa on Sunday.
Premier Helen Zille and her provincial Cabinet have declined salary increases, saying they were sticking to the commission’s recommendations.
Tshwane municipality has rejected a claim that it approved R500 000 to escort President Jacob Zuma despite not having enough funds to foot the bill.
Following a routine medical check-up, the presidency says Jacob Zuma has been given a clean bill of health by his doctors.
Despite earlier calls to freeze pay increases, Jacob Zuma has approved a pay hike for government that would amount to R45-million, says a report.
After being blamed for booing Jacob Zuma, the Gauteng ANC has redeemed itself at the ruling party’s provincial manifesto launch in Atteridgeville.
A cartoon depicting businessperson Atul Gupta and President Jacob Zuma has been pulled from being used on a theatre poster, says a report.
The ANC launches its manifesto, Cosatu charges Zwelinzima Vavi and Floyd Mayweather visits South Africa.
Apartheid-era regionalism is a pervasive and damaging mind-set among our current rulers, writes Rapule Tabane.