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Presidency

Even Zuma’s home town of Nxamalala is divided over his fate
Article
/ 9 February 2018

Even Zuma’s home town of Nxamalala is divided over his fate

There are those for whom he is a god but others are either indifferent or bitterly angry with him

By Paddy Harper
Leaked SANDF document details powers of ‘control officer’ during state of emergency
Article
/ 13 December 2017

Leaked SANDF document details powers of ‘control officer’ during state of emergency

On Sunday, Rapport, sister publication of News24, reported that the Presidency had started to compose regulations for a state of emergency.

By Jan Gerber
Ruling party wins presidential vote in breakaway Somaliland
Africa
/ 21 November 2017

Ruling party wins presidential vote in breakaway Somaliland

​"The tallying process of the election was concluded and Kulmiye party candidate Muse Bihi Abdi won the election and will be the president"

By Staff Reporter
Donald Trump upends White House in first chaotic year
Article
/ 2 November 2017

Donald Trump upends White House in first chaotic year

Around the White House there is little outward sign of the monumental changes that have taken place within the walls in the last year

By Andrew Beatty
Political irrationality is ruining SA, but can still be stopped
Article
/ 27 July 2017

Political irrationality is ruining SA, but can still be stopped

Democracy and good governance require politicians to engage in reasoned debate, informed decision making and measured judgements.

By Staff Reporter
Zuma vows to shield youth from effects of sluggish economy
Article
/ 16 June 2017

Zuma vows to shield youth from effects of sluggish economy

Education, entrepreneurship and economic emancipation dominated President Jacob Zuma’s Youth Day speech.

By Dineo Bendile
ANC wants presidency to have more powers to allocate state resources
Article
/ 12 March 2017

ANC wants presidency to have more powers to allocate state resources

Move seen as taking powers away from Pravin Gordhan’s Treasury.

By News 24
Presidency’s new university task team picks security cluster, excludes treasury
Article
/ 11 October 2016

Presidency’s new university task team picks security cluster, excludes treasury

On Tuesday, the presidency released a statement that it has established a ministerial task team to address the fees crisis at universities.

By Raeesa Pather
Why Zuma is looking to interview witnesses in the Gupta state capture probe
Article
/ 10 October 2016

Why Zuma is looking to interview witnesses in the Gupta state capture probe

President Jacob Zuma has written to Public Protector Thuli Madonsela requesting that evidence which implicates him be made available to him.

By Staff Reporter
Presidency expresses concern at ‘relentless public attacks’ on Zuma by mine bosses
Article
/ 6 October 2016

Presidency expresses concern at ‘relentless public attacks’ on Zuma by mine bosses

A delegation comprising business, labour and government is in New York to promote South Africa as an investment destination, the Presidency said.

By Staff Reporter
Presidency: Minister Zwane’s Gupta bank probe comments ‘unfortunate, regretted’
Article
/ 3 September 2016

Presidency: Minister Zwane’s Gupta bank probe comments ‘unfortunate, regretted’

Mosebenzi Zwane’s statement was “issued in his personal capacity and not on behalf of the task team or Cabinet”.

By Rene Vollgraaff
​Pravin Gordhan, Presidency move to reassure South Africans over Brexit
Article
/ 24 June 2016

​Pravin Gordhan, Presidency move to reassure South Africans over Brexit

With the news that British voters decided to leave the European Union, emerging market currencies – including the Rand – have taken a beating.

By Lynley Donnelly
​Presidency reports on progress with 9-point plan
Article
/ 20 June 2016

​Presidency reports on progress with 9-point plan

President Jacob Zuma announced the plan in his 2015 State of the Nation Address, and forms part of implementing the National Development Plan.

By Staff Reporter
Editorial: Protecting Zuma is not Mbete’s job
Article
/ 12 March 2015

Editorial: Protecting Zuma is not Mbete’s job

Our democracy suffers when the speaker of the National Assembly becomes a cheerleader for a particular party or for one particular individual.

By Editorial
Nigerian president to run for second term
Africa
/ 12 November 2014

Nigerian president to run for second term

President Goodluck Jonathan has announced his intentions to run for a second term to, once again, fight corruption and defeat Boko Haram.

By Felix Onuah and Reuters
Gauteng ANC wants Ramaphosa to be next president
Article
/ 7 August 2014

Gauteng ANC wants Ramaphosa to be next president

It supports women leaders but believes Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is the best person for the job.

By Matuma Letsoala and Verashni Pillay
Hillary’s job application is 600 pages
Article
/ 12 June 2014

Hillary’s job application is 600 pages

Clinton’s memoir shows she is fit to be president, but she’s not giving anything away just yet.

By Martin Kettle
Zuma asks Parliament to move State of the Nation address
Article
/ 7 June 2014

Zuma asks Parliament to move State of the Nation address

President Jacob Zuma has asked Parliament to move the upcoming State of the Nation Address from June 19 to two days earlier on June 17.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Zuma in hospital: He needs to rest, says Ramaphosa
Article
/ 7 June 2014

Zuma in hospital: He needs to rest, says Ramaphosa

President Jacob Zuma was admitted to a hospital in Pretoria for tests on Saturday, the presidency said.

By Sapa
Ramaphosa withdraws from Shanduka Group
Article
/ 27 May 2014

Ramaphosa withdraws from Shanduka Group

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced he will disinvest from Shanduka Group as part of his promise to review his business interests.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
Zuma reshuffles economics cluster, to mixed reaction
Article
/ 25 May 2014

Zuma reshuffles economics cluster, to mixed reaction

New Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene’s solid expertise, and track record make him an excellent replacement for Pravin Gordhan, analysts argue.

By Lynley Donnelly
Executive decision: Zuma’s new cabinet
Article
/ 25 May 2014

Executive decision: Zuma’s new cabinet

President Jacob Zuma has chosen his new executive, complete with promotions, demotions and sackings.

By Emsie Ferreira
Zuma’s Cabinet: Nene for Gordhan, Nathi for Nathi
Article
/ 25 May 2014

Zuma’s Cabinet: Nene for Gordhan, Nathi for Nathi

Former finance minister Pravin Gordhan and former police minister Nathi Mthethwa were demoted as President Jacob Zuma announced his new executive.

By Matuma Letsoala
You don’t have to be ?’clever’ to see through Zuma
Analysis
/ 22 May 2014

You don’t have to be ?’clever’ to see through Zuma

Leaders should not expose themselves to the slightest perception of a conflict between their private interests and public responsibilities.

By Drew Forrest
Two deputies unconstitutional, says presidency
Article
/ 17 February 2014

Two deputies unconstitutional, says presidency

The presidency says reports claiming the possibility of two deputy presidents are incorrect, and such a move would be unconstitutional.

By Sapa
Presidency slaps Zille on the wrist for election tweet
Article
/ 7 February 2014

Presidency slaps Zille on the wrist for election tweet

The presidency says it takes serious exception to Helen Zille leaking confidential information regarding the announcement of the election date.

By Sapa
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Article
/ 14 June 2013

Harsh prison air left mark on Madiba

Madiba’s prison past may have played a role in his recurrent lung infections.

By Mia Malan and Amy Green
Zuma and the ‘very very important’ to get new airplanes
Article
/ 25 May 2013

Zuma and the ‘very very important’ to get new airplanes

The defence force is looking to buy new presidential jets and planes as soon as possible, the <em>Saturday Star</em> has reported.

By Sapa
Spokesperson Maharaj to get spokesperson
Article
/ 4 January 2013

Spokesperson Maharaj to get spokesperson

Mac Maharaj is getting his own spokesperson to help him to deal with the increasing instances of "rhetorical overreach" by President Jacob Zuma.

By Not The Mail and Guardian Author
Presidency announces major corruption probes
Article
/ 12 August 2010

Presidency announces major corruption probes

The Presidency has announced corruption probes into several government departments — including the South African Police Services.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 9 July 2010

Presidency crisis — what crisis?

The Union Buildings was rocked this week by the resignation of several staff members in the communications department.

By Mandy Rossouw
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Article
/ 7 June 2010

Court orders ‘confidential’ Zim report released

In a victory for the <I>M&G</I> and access to information in SA, a judge has ordered a secret report on the 2002 Zimbabwe election be released.

By Lionel Faull
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