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Jacob Zuma in the dock: South Africa’s former-president faces corruption charges

Former president Jacob Zuma has appeared in court in South Africa to face corruption charges relating to a multibillion-dollar arms deal that took place 20 years ago. Zuma, who was ousted as head of state in February, attended a brief preliminary hearing at the high

April 6, 2018

Africa·Breaking News

FULL STATEMENT: The ANC decides Zuma must go ‘urgently’

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the African National Congress (ANC) convened a special meeting on Monday, 12th February 2018 at the Saint George Hotel, Tshwane. The meeting was called to reflect on the current situation as it pertains to the position

February 13, 2018

Africa

‘ Jacob Zuma is like SA’s Mugabe’ – ANC members plan Nation shutdown if he isn’t recalled by nightfall

Pretoria – If President Jacob Zuma is not recalled by Sunday evening, a group claiming to comprise ANC and SACP members vowed they would take to the streets and march to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to call for a national shutdown

February 11, 2018

Africa

African National Congress (ANC) officials pull out of events as #Zexit looms

On Sunday, South Africa will mark 28 years since Nelson Mandela walked free from prison. A large celebration is due to be held in Cape Town – a nod to the fact that this year, 2018, would have been Mandela’s 100th birthday.

February 9, 2018

Africa

Zuma has not asked for immunity, says Cyril Ramaphosa,

South African President Jacob Zuma, who faces possible prosecution for alleged graft, will be treated “without favour”, his likely successor has said. Zuma’s term in office has been dominated by corruption scandals. He faces several court cases, including over 783 payments he

January 27, 2018

Breaking News·Zimbabwe

Emmerson Mnangagwa meets Zuma in SA

Zimbabwe’s incoming leader Emmerson Mnangagwa has just departed from an airport in South Africa to make his return to his country. JOHANNESBURG – President Jacob Zuma has held talks with the man who will soon be his new counterpart in neighbouring Zimbabwe.

November 22, 2017

Africa

JACOB ZUMA DENIES OWNING $25M DUBAI PALACE

South African President Jacob Zuma has denied owning a “palace” in the United Arab Emirates, his office said on Sunday, after local media reported that an influential family bought him a home in the wealthy Gulf state. Graft accusations in more than

June 6, 2017

Africa

Jacob Zuma publicly endorsed his ex-wife Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma for president

President Jacob Zuma has for the first time tacitly and publicly endorsed his ex-wife Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to replace him as ANC president‚ which will also see her elevated to the country’s top job. Zuma has spoken glowingly about Dlamini-Zuma’s leadership qualities‚ describing

May 15, 2017

Africa

United Political parties stage anti-Zuma protests in South Africa

Thousands and thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the South African capital Pretoria for protests urging the South African President Jacob Zuma to step down. Wednesday’s march to Union Buildings, the official seat of government, was organized by a coalition of opposition

April 12, 2017

Africa

South Africa President Zuma could face no-confidence motion

The speaker of South Africa’s parliament said on Sunday that she would consider a request from opposition parties to hold a no confidence vote on President Jacob Zuma. Baleka Mbete, who is also the national chairperson of the ruling African National Congress

April 3, 2017

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