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Jacob Zuma
Jacob Zuma is a South African politician.
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Death toll rises in South Africa unrest
The military is helping law enforcement agencies in the provinces of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, but rioting continues.
AfricaLink On Air 12.07.21
SADC's anti-Jihadist mission +Violence in SA++Nigeria protests draconian media law+Leaders boost Ghana's vaccine drive
South Africa deploys troops to quell unrest
The jailing of the former president has sparked violent protests in his home province and elsewhere.
Protests turn violent after Zuma jailed in South Africa
Johannesburg has been rocked by protests against the imprisonment of former president Jacob Zuma.
South African former President Jacob Zuma jailed by police
The 79-year-old anti-apartheid veteran turned himself in on Thursday to start a 15-month sentence for contempt of court.
South Africa's Zuma bids to evade prison
The former president's lawyer argues that he is in poor health and is not a flight risk.
AfricaLink on Air — 05 July 2021
Mass kidnapping in Nigeria+++Brutal crackdown on Eswatini protests+++Africa plans a COVID vaccine revolution
Zuma vows to appeal prison sentence
Zuma told supporters that he believes his constitutional rights have been violated.
AfricaLink On Air - 29 June 2021
Tigray: Ethiopia announces cease-fire+++Jacob Zuma to serve jail time+++Protestors seek political reform in Eswatini.
South Africa jails ex-president Zuma for 15 months
Jacob Zuma has been found "guilty of the crime of contempt of court" over his refusal to answer corruption charges.
AfricaLink on Air - 26 May 2021
Mali’s transitional leaders resign amid peace talks +++ Macron in Kigali: Has Rwanda changed its opinion about France?
South Africa: Zuma pleads not guilty to corruption charges
Former President Jacob Zuma is being tried for graft, fraud, racketeering and money laundering in a decadelong inquiry.
South Africa split over corruption probe
President Cyril Ramaphosa has said the ruling ANC should have done more to fight graft during Jacob Zuma's term.
How King Goodwill Zwelithini's reign changed South Africa
The controversial but revered king of South Africa's Zulu people is to be buried this evening.
A day of mourning for Africa
Mimi Mefo Takambou
March 8 is International Women's Day — an occasion that should be celebrated. But there is little to rejoice in Africa.
South Africa: Zuma faces possible jail time
The former president had been called on to testify at an inquiry into corruption during his time in office.
COVID-19 exposes S. Africa's social and economic divide
The pandemic has worsened the country's already ailing economy, as the government flounders to find a solution.
Merkel to focus on migration, trade on Africa trip
Angela Merkel will discuss migration on a three-day Africa trip, but economic talks will also get plenty of attention.
AfricaLink on Air - 04 February 2020
Malawi opposition welcomes nullification of presidential election+++Former Kenyan president Daniel arap Moi dies at 95
Colonialism tweet causes stir in South Africa
Former anti-Apartheid activist Helen Zille is under fire for tweeting that not everything about colonialism was bad.
Jacob Zuma denied stay of prosecution
The former South African president has been denied a stay of prosecution to prevent him being charged in a graft case.
S. Africa: Ramaphosa denies graft allegations
A state watchdog body has linked President Cyril Ramaphosa's campaign to money laundering.
Africalink on Air - 19 July 2019
Kenyans want referendum that can change presidential term limits+++Algerians flock to Egypt for AFCON final.
South Africa: Zuma agrees to cooperate with inquiry
Jacob Zuma's lawyers have agreed that he will respond in writing to a graft inquiry commission's questions.
AfricaLink on Air - 15 July 2019
Jacob Zuma testifies before a commission on his role in state corruption+++Pastor infected as Ebola spreads in DR Congo
Zuma denies being 'king of corruption'
Ex-President Jacob Zuma appears in court, claiming to have been the victim of a campaign of vilification.
Opinion: The ANC's last easy win
Claus Stäcker
Young South Africans are turning their backs on the ruling ANC. The party needs a new strategy, says Claus Stäcker.
South Africa: Zuma embroiled in spy scandal
Former President Jacob Zuma is accused of allowing rogue spies to serve the political interests of the ruling ANC.
AfricaLink on Air - 13 March 2019
Pupils trapped in collapsed building in Lagos+++French President Macron is in Kenya to boost ties
South Africa's opposition vows anti-corruption fight
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has launched its manifesto for the country's May elections, promising to tackle graft.
AfricaLink on Air - 01 February 2019
Zimbabwean president Mnangagwa denies rift with deputy Chiwenga+++Statistics point at rising unemployment in Nigeria
South Africa counts the costs of the Zuma years
South Africans are facing national blackouts as the country comes to terms with the aftermat of Jacob Zuma’s presidency.
Many different approaches to tackling HIV/AIDS in Africa
Some African presidents have approached the issue of HIV/AIDS in unconventional ways
Ramaphosa slammed for keeping deadbeat ministers
Experts say sacking Zuma loyalists could cost Ramaphosa the 2019 election
S.Africa's corruption affair – cabinet minister steps down
South African government's 'Gupta stooge' forced to resign over corruption allegations
South Africa is more unequal than ever
Twenty years ago, South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its findings.
South African finance minister resigns over Gupta connection
South African finance minister Nene’s resignation is just the latest political upheaval in the ongoing Gupta scandal.
Inquiry into 'state capture' begins in South Africa
The commission is expected to investigate the influence of the wealthy Gupta family in South African politics.
South Africa proceeding with land seizure laws
The land reform in S. Africa would see the state take property of white farmers, who still own most of private land.
Africa Link on Air – 27 July 2018
Mali voters to cast ballots on Sunday for a new president ++ South Africa's Jacob Zuma faces corruption charges in court
South Africa wants to use BRICS summit to impress investors
President Ramaphosa wants to use BRICS summit to show South Africa has changed politically
Nelson Mandela's mixed legacy
Nelson Mandela dreamed of a prosperous South Africa, but the nation is haunted by economic problems.
Melania Trump and other politically tone deaf fashion disasters
DW looks at some of the controversial clothing choices made by politicians, and why their fashion statement backfired.
South Africa takes control of North West province
Anger over graft and poor public services erupted in North West last month, leading to looting and police clashes.
AfricaLink on Air - 06 April 2018
Former S.A president Jacob Zuma's corruption trial postponed until June +++Press freedom in Zimbabwe is still a dream
Foreign investors returning to South Africa after Zuma's departure
More foreign investors are turning to South Africa following the departure of former President Zuma.
Zuma dismisses ‘politically motivated’ charges
South Africa’s former proclaims his innocence after appearing in a preliminary hearing into corruption charges.
S. Africa to prosecute ex-President Jacob Zuma
South Africa's chief prosecutor has announced his decision to pursue corruption charges against Jacob Zuma.
S. Africa: Ramaphosa purges Zuma allies
The ministerial shake-up reveals a delicate balancing act to appease the many factions in his ruling party.
Ramaphosa pledges to stamp out corruption
South Africa's new president has delivered a rousing state of the nation address promising to clamp down on corruption.
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