South Africa lets jailed ex-president Jacob Zuma attend brother's funeral
Jacob Zuma, wearing a dark suit and white shirt, was flanked by family members as he walked from his homestead to his brother`s neighbouring property in Nkandla, in KwaZulu-Natal province.
Jul 22, 2021, 21:49 PM IST
DNA: Jacob Zuma and Gupta Brothers did a lot of corruption in South Africa?
Jacob Zuma became the fourth democratically elected President of South Africa in 2009. Zuma faced many legal challenges before, during and after his presidency, but the most prominent of all the corruption issues leveled against him is the involvement of the Gupta family. Prominent members of this family are three brothers - Ajay, Atul and Rajesh Gupta as well as Atul's nephew Varun.
Jul 19, 2021, 23:32 PM IST
'I'm writing to you not knowing if I'll be alive tomorrow. In South Africa's civil unrest, Indian community is coming under attack'
In a letter to Zee News, an Indian origin doctor from Durban shares a woeful tale of the atrocities Indian community is facing in South Africa. The country has been in a state of unrest ever since the arrest of ex-President Jacob Zuma.
Jul 15, 2021, 21:20 PM IST
South Africa govt plans troop surge to quell looting, arson and violence: Reports
Though triggered by Jacob Zuma`s imprisonment, the unrest reflects growing frustration at failures by the ruling African National Congress to address inequality decades after the end of white minority rule in 1994 ushered in democracy.
Jul 15, 2021, 07:09 AM IST
DNA: What is the connection of South Africa riots to Indian Gupta family?
Jacob Zuma became the fourth democratically elected President of South Africa in 2009. Zuma faced many legal challenges before, during, and after his presidency, but the most prominent of all the corruption issues leveled against him is the involvement of the Gupta family. Prominent members of this family are three brothers - Ajay, Atul, and Rajesh Gupta as well as Atul's nephew Varun. Now, Zee News has received comments from Ajay Gupta in response to the news report telecast on 14.07.2021 titled - 'DNA: What is the connection of South Africa Riots to Indian Gupta family?' In his clarification, Ajay Gupta has denied the allegations and said that since 2017, he and his brothers have been living in Dubai, UAE and neither he nor any of his family members have any association with or involvement in the riots held in South Africa in July 2021.
Jul 14, 2021, 22:48 PM IST
South Africa riots: Death toll climbs to 72 after imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma
The violence broke out after Jacob Zuma began serving a 15-month sentence for contempt of court on Thursday. He had refused to comply with a court order to testify at a state-backed inquiry investigating allegations of corruption while he was president from 2009 to 2018.
Jul 14, 2021, 06:50 AM IST
Jailing of ex-president Jacob Zuma: Violence in South Africa continues
At least 30 people have been killed in the unrest that broke out last week when Zuma handed himself over to authorities. Zuma, 79, was sentenced last month for defying a constitutional court order to give evidence at an inquiry investigating high-level corruption during his nine years in office until 2018.
Jul 13, 2021, 14:37 PM IST
South Africa's Zuma denies breaking law with business brothers
Former South African President Jacob Zuma told a corruption inquiry on Monday that enemies had plotted to bring him down, and he had never broken the law with the business family at the centre of an influence-peddling scandal.
Jul 15, 2019, 20:45 PM IST
Cyril Ramaphosa elected president of South Africa, vows to fight corruption
Cyril Ramaphosa was elected as South Africa`s president in a parliamentary vote on Thursday.
Feb 16, 2018, 00:13 AM IST
South African President Jacob Zuma quits amid corruption claims
South African President Jacob Zuma on Wednesday resigned from his office mid corruption claims.
Feb 15, 2018, 06:17 AM IST
South African President Jacob Zuma holds on despite resignation order
The struggle for power in South Africa intensified Wednesday as President Jacob Zuma raged against a resignation order from his own party.
Feb 15, 2018, 00:09 AM IST
South Africa's top court to rule on Jacob Zuma impeachment motion today
Jacob Zuma is in a weakened position after Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa was narrowly elected leader of Zuma`s ruling African National Congress.
Dec 29, 2017, 13:59 PM IST
South Africa's ANC votes to elect successor for party leader Zuma
The vote is perhaps the most pivotal moment for the ANC since it launched black-majority rule under Nelson Mandela`s leadership 23 years ago.
Dec 18, 2017, 11:31 AM IST
South Africa`s troubled ANC meets to elect new leader
President Jacob Zuma, whose reign has been marred by graft scandals, will step down as ANC chief, but remain as head of state ahead of general elections in 2019.
Dec 16, 2017, 07:32 AM IST
South African Minister resigns over women assault claims
A woman has accused Manana of kicking and punching her and her cousin at the exit of a nightclub in the early hours of August 6. The incident sparked outcry from the civil society and the opposition parties.
Aug 20, 2017, 17:33 PM IST
South African opposition calls for new election, accused of hallucinating
Jacob Zuma, who has held power since 2009, has now survived nine no-confidence votes despite a record in office marred by allegations of sleaze and influence-peddling. He hailed his win as a victory for the ANC.
Aug 09, 2017, 21:45 PM IST
South Africa`s Jacob Zuma survives vote to oust him, says ANC party united against opposition bid for power
The ANC is supported by the overwhelming majority.
Aug 08, 2017, 23:24 PM IST
South African President Jacob Zuma survives no-confidence vote: Speaker
South African President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday survived a parliamentary vote of no confidence, as ruling ANC lawmakers stuck by their leader despite divisions and fierce criticism of his rule.
Aug 08, 2017, 22:44 PM IST
South Africa's Jacob Zuma says secret no-confidence vote in him "not fair"
A secret ballot is seen by Zuma`s critics as emboldening lawmakers from his own party to support his ouster by shielding them from pressure.
Top South Africa court okays secret ballots in Zuma no-confidence vote
"The speaker of the National Assembly has constitutional power to prescribe that voting in a motion of no-confidence in the President of the Republic of South Africa be conducted by secret ballot," the chief justice said.
Jun 22, 2017, 16:07 PM IST
