Jacob Zuma

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised massive investigations into alleged irregularities and unlawful conducts at several government departments, the presidency said on Friday. The decision is the latest by Ramaphosa…

South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has decided to prosecute Duduzane Zuma - the son of former president Jacob Zuma - for culpable homicide, local media reports. Duduzane Zuma's Porsche hit the back of a minibus in…

Mmusi Maimane, leader of South Africa’s main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA), has warned ex- President Jacob Zuma to repay the $1.3 million of public money to avoid going to jail. Mr Maimane says the figure was confirmed by the State…

 A top executive from South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom resigned Friday amid corruption allegations, two days after scandal-hit Jacob Zuma stepped down from the presidency. Matshela Koko is accused of participating in…

South Africa’s chief prosecutor on Thursday declared Ajay Gupta, one of the three Gupta brothers accused of corrupt links to ousted president Jacob Zuma, a “fugitive from justice”. The declaration comes after Ajay failed to hand…

Up from Soweto township to become a leading anti-apartheid activist and then wealthy businessman, Cyril Ramaphosa has been a central figure in South Africa's tumultuous history before becoming the country's president Thursday. Astute and…

Jacob Zuma resigned as President of South Africa on Wednesday, reluctantly heeding orders by of ruling African National Congress (ANC) to bring an end to his nine scandal-plagued years in power.  In a 30-minute farewell address to…

South Africans were gearing up for a no-confidence motion against President Jacob Zuma, who stands accused of abusing his power after a string of corruption scandals. Parliamentarians will vote from 2 pm (1200 GMT) on Tuesday through…