Jacob Zuma
South AfricapoliticianMaleb. 19424.8Global Dominance: 0.02%Jacob Zuma is a South African politician who served as the President of South Africa from 2009 to 2018. He is a prominent member of the African National Congress (ANC) and a former leader of the party's armed wing, uMkhonto we Sizwe. Zuma's presidency was marked by significant political controversies, including corruption charges and economic challenges. After stepping down, he remained influential within the ANC and South African politics, particularly through his alliance with leftist factions and his ongoing legal battles.
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South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders' foreign trips after Zuma's visit to India.
South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders' foreign trips after Zuma's visit to India
United Kingdom· 2026-08-05
Zuma has appointed his son Duduzane as the MK Party's first deputy president.
Zuma dumps Hlophe, appoints son Duduzane as MK Party's first deputy presidentSouth Africa· 2026-08-04
Jacob Zuma is the party president whom Phumlani Khubukeli approached with allegations concerning Philasande Mkhize's conduct.
MK chief whip warns party colleague over drunk claims and spurned romantic advancesSouth Africa· 2026-08-03
Jacob Zuma, a former freedom fighter who lived in exile in Zambia and Zimbabwe, founded the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party.
What is next for Tanzanian migrants after South Africa protests?
Tanzania· 2026-08-03
Jacob Zuma is referenced as the former president and father of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla.
Tra i prigionieri africani arruolati da Mosca per combattere in Ucraina: «Così i russi mi hanno ingannato e mandato al fronte»
Italy· 2026-08-01
Kgomotso Phahlane was appointed by then-president Jacob Zuma.
Phahlane distances himself from TRC casesSouth Africa· 2026-07-31
Jacob Zuma is the president of the MK party who established the strategic presidential team.
Speak only when authorised, MK party warns Mzwanele Manyi to desist from engaging with the mediaSouth Africa· 2026-07-28
Former President Jacob Zuma has expressed support for the marches against illegal immigration.
Beaten, robbed and driven out: violent demonstrations target immigrants in South Africa | South AfricaUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-26
Jacob Zuma is the predecessor of Cyril Ramaphosa and a former spy boss laid a complaint against Ramaphosa.
Court halts Ramaphosa impeachment hearing over $580k scandal
Nigeria· 2026-07-24
Jacob Zuma will now take charge of the party's finances after revoking all signing authority on the party's bank accounts.
Zuma takes control of MK Party finances after revoking signing powers of bank signatoriesSouth Africa· 2026-07-24
Jacob Zuma's Nkandla scandal cost the ANC votes in the 2016 local government elections.
Zuma's Nkandla scandal cost us votes in 2016 but Phala Phala won'tSouth Africa· 2026-07-20
Zuma had been protected by the ANC Women’s League despite his treatment of women.
Mandela’s dream betrayed by each of his Presidential successorsSouth Africa· 2026-07-17
Jacob Zuma's face was printed on the chests of protesters during a demonstration against undocumented foreign nationals in South Africa.
Abahambe: Inside South Africa's manufactured season of scapegoats
Kenya· 2026-07-14
Gumede, a known loyalist of former President Jacob Zuma, has been out of domestic politics since her former party, the ANC, ordered her to step down.
Former eThekwini mayor joins MK Party as KwaZulu-Natal deputy convenerSouth Africa· 2026-07-13
The unrest that affected the Samuels Group was sparked by the arrest of former president Jacob Zuma.
Father and son driving duo rally against GBV in South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-07-10
The South African government harshly criticised ex-president Jacob Zuma for meeting in India with one of the Gupta brothers accused of siphoning off millions of dollars worth of state assets.
South Africa slams ex-president Zuma for meeting graft-accused GuptaKenya· 2026-07-04
Zuma was forced out of office in 2018 following a string of corruption allegations concerning the Guptas.
Jacob Zuma showing South Africa 'middle finger' by meeting Ajay GuptaUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-03
Dina Pule was guilty of maladministration during her time as communications minister under Jacob Zuma.
Editorial: An insult to votersSouth Africa· 2026-07-03
Dina Pule was dismissed from Cabinet by former president Jacob Zuma in 2013.
Outrage over Pule appointmentSouth Africa· 2026-07-03
Jacob Zuma is referenced as a corrupt ex-president of South Africa who has been instrumental in the anti-migration sentiment.
warum Proteste in Afrika zunehmen
Switzerland· 2026-07-01
Representatives of the MK party of former President Jacob Zuma were among the protesters.
Trügerische Ruhe nach Ultimatum gegen illegale MigrantenSwitzerland· 2026-06-30
Shongwe told the commission that former president Jacob Zuma's personal assistant, Londiwe Xulu, had informed him that two men, Yusuf Khajee and an individual identified only as Imran, wanted to meet him.
MK Party MP Shongwe hints at Khan-Idac cabal in SAPSSouth Africa· 2026-06-30
Jacob Zuma was jailed for contempt of court, leading to unrest in South Africa.
Police units deployed across South Africa before anti-immigration marches | South AfricaUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-30Former President Jacob Zuma is accused of trying to exploit the protests for political gain.
Proteste gegen illegale Einwanderung eskalierenSwitzerland· 2026-06-28
Jacob Zuma is the MK Party president and has not spoken to his daughter since her expulsion.
‘My father is a chess player and a very smart man’ – Duduzile Zuma-SambudlaSouth Africa· 2026-06-22
Mbeki’s bitter struggle with Jacob Zuma split the governing party and unleashed forces that would reshape South African politics for decades.
The retired firefighter who arrives at the scene of his own firesSouth Africa· 2026-06-20
The article mentions the involvement of a daughter of former President Jacob Zuma in recruiting South African civilians as mercenaries for Russia.
Affäre um unfreiwillige Rekruten für Russland sorgt in Südafrika für Unruhe - Südafrika
Austria· 2026-02-28Jacob Zuma is the former president of South Africa and the father of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla.
LIVE TEXT/ Patru morți și doi răniți în urma unor noi atacuri cu drone în regiunea Sumî. Război în Ucraina, ziua 1465 – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2026-02-27
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is the daughter of the former South African president Jacob Zuma.
Ghana says at least 55 of its people killed after Russia ‘lured’ them to fight Ukraine | UkraineUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-27Jacob Zuma is the former president of South Africa and the father of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla.
Ông Putin giúp Nam Phi hồi hương lính đánh thuê ở Donbass
Vietnam· 2026-02-24