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A photograph linking former South African president Jacob Zuma with controversial Indian businessman Ajay Gupta has sparked political scrutiny and outrage, prompting an internal report from the International Relations Minister.
South African officials criticized former President Jacob Zuma for meeting with Ajay Gupta, who is accused of corruption. A minister stated that Zuma was showing South Africa the 'middle finger' by associating with the controversial figure.
An article from Daily Maverick discusses the internal chaos within Jacob Zuma’s MK party and suggests that its instability has negative consequences for the broader society.
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has ordered former president Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales to stop using 'Stalingrad tactics' to delay their long-running arms deal corruption trial. The court ruled that the case must proceed despite pending appeals.
An analysis by Mcebisi Ndletyana explores Julius Malema's strategy of attacking judges, likening it to Jacob Zuma's playbook and explaining why it often backfires.
EFF leader Julius Malema made statements about Jacob Zuma being a 'kind old man' and questioned why Johannesburg residents would vote for Helen Zille, criticizing her age and appearance.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has unveiled a tongue-in-cheek billboard depicting Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi taking a shower in a hotel amid the water crisis affecting parts of the province. The billboard is a dig at how Lesufi recently faced a backlash after saying he was just as affected as ordinary residents by the […]
A South African minister has stated that former President Jacob Zuma is 'showing the middle finger' to the country by meeting one of the Gupta brothers, who are central figures in a major corruption scandal.
South African authorities are set to investigate former President Jacob Zuma after reports emerged of his meeting with a brother from the controversial Gupta family.
Former President Jacob Zuma has reportedly doubled down on his position regarding Ndhlela, indicating continued political developments.
ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji defended Cyril Ramaphosa against calls for his resignation following the Phala Phala ruling, criticizing Julius Malema and Jacob Zuma.
The National Freedom Party (NFP) in South Africa is facing indecision, a situation that could potentially lead to the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province being handed over to former President Jacob Zuma's political faction.
Former South African presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma are engaged in a legal dispute concerning accountability related to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Colleen Makhubele has resigned as a Member of Parliament and left Jacob Zuma’s MK party, following months of internal leadership changes within the party.
A South African minister criticized former President Jacob Zuma, stating he is showing the country 'the middle finger' by meeting with a Gupta brother, referencing the controversial family.
Fikile Mbalula, the Secretary-General of the ANC, has issued a warning to senior party veterans, including Thabo Mbeki, against publicly criticizing the party, while defending the ANC's record during Jacob Zuma's presidency.
Columnist Dennis Minott draws seven uncanny parallels between the political careers and styles of Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness and former South African President Jacob Zuma. The article offers a comparative analysis of their leadership.
This article covers several distinct political developments in South Africa, including the controversy surrounding Tolashe's SUV, concerns over petrol prices, and Jacob Zuma's political maneuvering in KwaZulu-Natal.
MK Party leader Jacob Zuma accused the ANC of 'gatekeeping' the history of freedom fighters, including members of uMkhonto weSizwe, and expressed willingness to meet with President Ramaphosa.
A Daily Maverick article argues for legal reform to prevent high-profile individuals like Jacob Zuma and Thabo Bester from using legal loopholes to delay justice in South Africa.