đ Dirk Hartford: Why Vusi’s “Siya for President” suggestion has great merit
As the nation searches for leadership, an unexpected name is whispered â Siya Kolisi, the rugby captain, for President.
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Zuma stands fast on 3% JSE black ownership claim. WTF?
When you’re in a hole, understand the situation and throw away the spade. Sometimes, SA President Jacob Zuma should simply stop digging. And reflect.
My unusual Sunday â a working lunch with President Jacob Zuma
Alec Hogg shares his unique insights after spending an afternoon with President Jacob Zuma and other South African editors for a working lunch at the Presidency.
Zuma v Du Preez: “Mind boggling” opinion piece? You be the judge
Max du Preez attacked President Jacob Zuma in his column. The Presidency describes it as “mind boggling”. Here’s the piece and response. You be the judge.
Treasury to take control of SAA
National Treasury is to assume control of South African Airways, Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe announced on Thursday.
SA opposition aims to reopen Zuma corruption case with “spy tapes”
Schabir seems to be living the dream in Durban despite being diagnosed as terminally ill and released from prison years ago. Will the President ever have a day in court? Zuma was charged with corruption after Shaik was found to have facilitated a bribe for him from a French arms company involved in the controversial âArms … Read more
Are the rumours true – the beginning of the end for Zuma?
By Lawrence Bartlett A series of setbacks in beleaguered South African President Jacob Zuma‘s battle against corruption allegations has sparked fresh speculation that he could be forced out of office. Controversy over millions of dollars of taxpayers’ money spent on his rural home and the dropping of graft charges against him, returned to haunt Zuma with renewed force over the … Read more
Executive delivers âextraordinary measuresâ to deal with disruptions in Parliament
The Executive has announced that they will be putting âextraordinary measuresâ in place to deal with future chaotic interruptions in Parliament, which begs the question since when does the Executive interfere in Legislative matters and what extraordinary measures shall they put in place? Such interference by the Executive is a blatant violation of the doctrine … Read more
SA President Jacob Zuma hospitalised
Spokesman for the Presidency Mac Maharaj today announced that South African President Jacob Zuma (right) has been admitted to hospital for tests. Maharaj said doctors are satisfied with his condition. Zuma turned 72 in April. Yesterday Zuma was advised to rest following a demanding election and transition programme to the new administration and said he … Read more