Zuma to consult ANC leadership over political return South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma, who is facing corruption charges and served a short stint in jail, has said he is ready for a political … World • 27 Sep 22
Jacob Zuma admitted to hospital from prison South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma, who was jailed for contempt of court last month, has been admitted to hospital, less than a week before … World • 06 Aug 21
Clean-up operation in South Africa after deadly unrest Residents in South Africa cleaned up shopping centres and stores looted during a week of shocking violence that rocked the country and left more than … World • 17 Jul 21
At least 72 killed during unrest in South Africa The death toll from five days of violence in South Africa has risen to 72, police have said, despite President Cyril Ramaphosa's deployment of troops … World • 13 Jul 21
South African army responds to unrest after Zuma jailed South Africa's army has said it is deploying troops to two provinces, including its economic hub of Johannesburg, to help police tackle deadly violence and … World • 12 Jul 21
South Africa's Zuma could be paroled in four months South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma, who has been in police detention since last night as he starts a 15-month prison sentence for contempt, will … World • 08 Jul 21
Jacob Zuma hands himself in to serve prison sentence South Africa's former president, Jacob Zuma turned himself in to prison on Wednesday to begin serving a 15-month sentence for contempt of court, his foundation … World • 07 Jul 21
Zuma gets 15-month jail term for contempt of court South Africa's highest court sentenced former President Jacob Zuma to 15 months in jail today for failing to appear at a corruption inquiry, and gave … World • 29 Jun 21
Jacob Zuma's corruption trial delayed due to appeal The corruption trial of South Africa's embattled former president Jacob Zuma has been delayed again after his lawyer announced he would appeal. World • 15 Oct 19
South Africa court adjourns Zuma corruption case Former South African president Jacob Zuma has appeared in court to face corruption charges relating to a $2.5 billion arms deal, a scandal from the … South Africa • 06 Apr 18
Zuma to be charged with corruption over arms deal Former South African President Jacob Zuma will be prosecuted for corruption relating to a 30 billion rand (€2bn) arms deal in the late 1990s. World • 16 Mar 18
Ramaphosa sworn in as new President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in as President of South Africa after he was elected by parliament, a day after the resignation of Jacob Zuma. South Africa • 15 Feb 18
Zuma resigns as president of South Africa Jacob Zuma has bowed to political pressure and announced his resignation as President of South Africa. South Africa • 14 Feb 18
ANC to remove Zuma as South African head of state South Africa's African National Congress party executive committee has decided to "recall," or remove, President Jacob Zuma as head of state, but said no deadline … World • 13 Feb 18
ANC to meet as pressure mounts on Zuma South Africa's ANC leader Cyril Ramaphosa has said the party's executive body would meet tomorrow to finalise discussions on the future of President Jacob Zuma. World • 11 Feb 18
Higgins has 'frank' meeting with Zuma in Pretoria President Michael D Higgins has described his meeting with South African President Jacob Zuma in Pretoria as "a frank and comprehensive discussion". News • 18 Nov 14
South Africa's president in hospital for tests South African President Jacob Zuma has been admitted to hospital for tests, after previously being advised to take some rest. News • 07 Jun 14
Zuma hopes Mandela will leave hospital 'very soon' South African President Jacob Zuma has said he hopes Nelson Mandela will be out of hospital "very soon". News • 29 Jun 13
Nelson Mandela remains in critical condition South African President Jacob Zuma has called for prayers for Nelson Mandela who remains critically ill in hospital. News • 24 Jun 13
Mandela 'getting better' but remains serious South African President Jacob Zuma has said Nelson Mandela remains in a serious condition, but "continues to get better" in a Pretoria hospital. News • 16 Jun 13
Jacob Zuma pays visit to Mandela in hospital South African President Jacob Zuma who has visited Nelson Mandela in hospital, has said doctors are happy with the progress that the 94-year-old anti-apartheid leader … News • 25 Dec 12