Former ANC Treasurer-General Dr Mathews Phosa has shared some intricate details regarding the events leading to Jacob Zuma’s recall as president in February 2018. Phosa said Zuma was so aggrieved by the ANC’s decision to recall him that he wanted to challenge the vote of no confidence against him in court. Phosa revealed the mooted court… Continue reading Phosa Reveals Zuma Wanted To Challenge 2018 Removal From Power In Court
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Why Is Jacob Zuma Suddenly Winning His Court Cases: Big Capital’s Political Power Play?
On Tuesday, 9 April 2024, the electoral court set aside the IEC’s decision to bar former president Jacob Zuma from running for a parliamentary seat. The IEC had disqualified Zuma due to his criminal record, including a 15-month jail term in 2021. UMkhonto weSizwe Party appealed against the IEC’s decision. The electoral court granted leave… Continue reading Why Is Jacob Zuma Suddenly Winning His Court Cases: Big Capital’s Political Power Play?
Zuma Cleared To Contest 2024 Elections
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been cleared to run as a candidate and appear on the ballot for his party, uMkhonto We Sizwe (MKP), in the upcoming general elections. The Electoral Court in Johannesburg has upheld his appeal and set aside the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa’s (IEC) decision to disqualify his… Continue reading Zuma Cleared To Contest 2024 Elections
ANC Suspends Zuma As MK Turns Into Major Headache
The ANC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) has suspended its former president, Jacob Zuma, amid a fallout over his decision to campaign for the newly formed political party, Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK). The MK has been steadily gaining popularity since its launch on December 16, 2023, where Zuma said he would not campaign or vote for “the… Continue reading ANC Suspends Zuma As MK Turns Into Major Headache
Zuma’s MK Bombshell ‘Seeks To Topple ANC Leaders Who Jailed Him’
Ambitions for political office do not drive former President Jacob Zuma, but the strategic toppling of ANC leaders he believes sent him to jail without trial, said insiders. According to sources close to Zuma, the former ANC leader’s decision to vote for the newly formed party, Umkhonto weSizwe (MK), in the 2024 general elections, and… Continue reading Zuma’s MK Bombshell ‘Seeks To Topple ANC Leaders Who Jailed Him’
Jacob Zuma Foundation Dismisses Remission As ‘Ramaphosa Propaganda Tool
The Jacob G Zuma Foundation has characterised former President Jacob Zuma’s recent release on remission as a strategic instrument to bolster President Cyril Ramaphosa’a’s chances of securing reelection in the upcoming year. Zuma was one of the first 32 individuals released from prison through the presidential special remission on Friday, as part of a nationwide… Continue reading Jacob Zuma Foundation Dismisses Remission As ‘Ramaphosa Propaganda Tool
Mixed Reaction To Zuma’s Prison Release on Remission
The release of former President Jacob Zuma from prison, as part of a nationwide remission of non-violent offenders to ease the overcrowding of correctional facilities across the country, has been met with mixed reactions. While the Democratic Alliance (DA) has labelled President Cyril Ramaphosa a “spineless” leader who moved towards a political solution to save… Continue reading Mixed Reaction To Zuma’s Prison Release on Remission
Zuma Once Again Proposes African Solutions To Africa’s Problems
FORMER South African president, Jacob Zuma, called for home-grown, Afro-centric solutions to the continent’s problems. He was speaking in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, where he was a special guest at the first-ever Africa Voluntary Carbon Credits Market Forum (AVCCMF). Zuma attended the event in his capacity as a board member of the Belarus-Africa Foreign Trade Association… Continue reading Zuma Once Again Proposes African Solutions To Africa’s Problems
ANCYL Conference: Young People Must Elect Their Own Leaders Without Interference And Refuse To Be ANC Factionalists’ Parrots
Arising from my recent article, the question arose if I should not have addressed it to the ANC instead of the ANC Youth League (ANCYL). One comrade has cited the impact of factional divisions within the ANC on the ANCYL. He argues that this has had a very negative effect on the composition of ANCYL… Continue reading ANCYL Conference: Young People Must Elect Their Own Leaders Without Interference And Refuse To Be ANC Factionalists’ Parrots
Mbeki mum on “hypocrisy” accusation following his explosive Mashatile letter
FORMER President Thabo Mbeki’s foundation has refused to comment on claims that his leaked letter to ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile has raised “good points” at the “wrong time” for all the “wrong reasons.” The criticism came at the height of Mbeki’s name having once again taken centre stage on matters concerning incumbent ANC President… Continue reading Mbeki mum on “hypocrisy” accusation following his explosive Mashatile letter