Jacob Zuma

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Jacob Zuma’s nine lives: How South Africa’s ex-president keeps coming back
Zuma has survived a series of political setbacks and legal challenges. Now he’s challenging President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Published On 18 Apr 2024
Can Jacob Zuma and his MK party unseat the ANC in South Africa’s election?
Backed by the controversial ex-president, uMkhonto weSizwe is challenging the ruling ANC in Zuma’s home province.
Published On 5 Apr 2024
South Africa deploys army to avert unrest after trucks torched
The military was deployed to four South African provinces, including KwaZulu-Natal where former President Zuma is from.
Published On 14 Jul 2023
Heckling of President Ramaphosa triggers backlash in ruling ANC
South Africa’s president wants a second term and is seen as the party’s strongest candidate despite a farm scandal.
Published On 17 Dec 2022

Zuma was sentenced to 15 months for ignoring a court order to testify at an inquiry into corruption during his tenure.

The officials are facing charges of fraud and breaching public finance regulations linked to a 2015 procurement scandal.

Guptas fled to Dubai in 2018 amid investigations into their role in siphoning state assets under Zuma’s administration.

Mbeki says current president has failed to deliver on his promises to address poverty and curb government corruption.

The inquiry was set up in 2018 to examine allegations of high-level corruption during predecessor Jacob Zuma’s tenure.

The repeatedly postponed trial of former South African President Jacob Zuma has been pushed to May 17.

Governing party marks its 110th anniversary while engulfed in bitter factional rivalries and corruption allegations.

South Africa’s ex-leader will spend Christmas at home after court allows him to appeal the order to end his parole.

The country’s High Court ordered the former leader to return to prison to finish serving his 15-month prison term.

The largely unsung figure in the fight against apartheid had joined the struggle in his early teens.

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