Was there perhaps widely felt criticism hidden in the praise singer’s exaltation of President Jacob Zuma at the 2016 State of the Nation Address?
All the political shenanigans – particularly Nkandla – have ultimately drawn attention to the value of this office.
Jacob Zuma suddenly seemed to abandon the last shreds of his defence during Constitutional Court proceedings this week.
President Jacob Zuma’s about-turn on Nkandla could affect his loyal supporters, although the ANC isn’t likely to throw them out into the cold.
The Concourt has reserved judgment on the EFF and DA’s application that President Zuma be ordered to pay back some of the money spent on Nkandla.
It’s critical that President Jacob Zuma discusses potential radical social and economic transformation, with an emphasis on land reform.
The EFF claimed the fight, started by the Democratic Alliance, about the presidential scandal as its supporters filled the streets.
President Jacob Zuma’s lawyer has conceded that the Public Protector’s findings were binding and her report on Nkandla ‘has to be complied with’.
The Economic Freedom Fighters leader joined thousands of supporters as they marched to the Constitutional Court where the Nkandla case is being heard.
What was seen as Jacob Zuma’s offer to repay the state is nothing of the sort as he and his team renege on acting against overseer Cabinet ministers.
President Jacob Zuma’s characteristic counterattack is going to be sorely tested on two fronts this year: the spy tapes case and Nkandla.
SA’s democracy, won by much sacrifice, is in dire danger from the greed and machinations of a few.
The Constitutional Court will have the final say on the public protector’s watchdog powers.
The ANC said Thuli Madonsela lacked wisdom and was risking the impartiality of her office by filing papers with the Constitutional Court over Nkandla.
The DA hopes to get Police Minister Nathi Nhleko’s report on Nkandla set aside by the courts and for the public protector’s findings to be enforced.
While a new cast of characters have the painful task of figuring out how to further secure Zuma’s rural home, the heat is off the president – for now.
The M&G has created an all-you-need-to-know version of the Nkandla story to help you keep track of the twists and turns since it broke in 2009 to now.
Julius Malema ended another rowdy day in Parliament saying it was clear "we will never get an answer" and that he’d see Jacob Zuma "in court".
The shared goal is the greatest benefit to the greatest number of people, not individual advancement or subservience to one party’s vision.
The public protector must stay impartial and not be baited into sparring with Zuma and company.
IFP and FF+ MPs say they need time to consult with the six other parties they represent before submitting their recommendations for the ad hoc report.
Thuli Madonsela has warned that the people of South Africa will not allow her office, and by extension the Constitution, to be trampled on.
Public protector Thuli Madonsela said her office has been the target of unprecedented, spiteful attacks since she released her report on Nkandla.
Public protector Thuli Madonsela is expected to correct "misstatements and distortions" about her Nkandla report at a briefing on Monday.
Opposition party MPs are adamant that no more taxpayers’ money should be spent on the security upgrades to President Jacob Zuma’s home.
The Special Investigating Unit’s bid to recover misspent cash at Nkandla might yet snare the president.
South Africans finally get a peek into the homestead that has captured the country’s imagination for the past five years.
Some believe there were only a few officials responsible for cost overruns at Nkandla. The public protector’s report found differently.
Both parliamentarians and selected media have now been inside Nkandla, but no group has emerged with answers to the most important questions.
Thandi Mahambehlala has said she is traumatised by the fact that the public protector would mislead SA into thinking Zuma had abused public funds.
The public protector has spoken on the matter of Nkandla. All the rest is an attempt to weasel out of following her recommendations.
Police Minister Nathi Nhleko has succeeded in shifting attention away from the benefits Jacob Zuma’s family derived from state funds at Nkandla.