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Jacob Zuma’s brother Michael dies

Former President Jacob Zuma has suffered another blow after losing his close brother, who passed away earlier after a long illness.

Courts rebuff Magashule and Zuma

Both Jacob Zuma and his staunch backer Ace Magashule suffered bruising legal blows on Friday in two separate matters.

Geoff Makhubo (1968-2021): The mayor of South Africa’s biggest city who never stopped learning

City of Johannesburg Mayor Geoff Makhubo has succumbed to Covid.

THE LONG GAME PAYS OFF FOR PATIENT RAMAPHOSA

When Cyril Ramaphosa first became president, many speculated that the new sheriff in town would be a pushover.

McBride suspended following failed spying operation in Mozambique

Less than a year after being appointed foreign branch head, Robert McBride has been suspended by the State Security Agency (SSA).

Niehaus arrested on live TV

Jacob Zuma’s loyal supporter Carl Niehaus has been arrested on live TV outside Estcourt correctional services, where Zuma is beginning his 15-month jail term.

HE’S NOT ON TOP – HE’S INSIDE

The nation and world watched on Wednesday as Jacob Zuma, once the most powerful man in South Africa who led the country for nine years and the ANC, for ten years, went to jail.

Msholozi will wear orange overalls and use the public phone – just like any other jailbird

Minister of Justice Ronald Lamola says that former president Jacob Zuma won't receive any special treatment in prison.

WHO’S NEXT? A list of ANC bosses who could follow Zuma into prison

No one is above the law - or so says the law of South Africa.

Queen Sibongile is now the peacemaker in the Zulu royal house

After the passing of King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, his first wife, Queen Sibongile MaDlamini of Khethomthandayo caused chaos in the royal family.

ANC NEC suspends Carl Niehaus with immediate effect

Carl Niehaus, a long-term supporter of Jacob Zuma, has been suspended with immediate effect from the ANC.

In this South African legal jungle, where will the lion sleep tonight?

After all this time of ducking and diving, Jacob Zuma might find himself behind bars tonight.

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