South Africa's former president Zuma barred from running in upcoming elections
South Africa's Electoral Commission said Thursday it has disqualified former President Jacob Zuma from contesting for a seat in parliament in the forthcoming election to be held on May 29.
Fri Mar 29 2024
South African court rules against ex-president Zuma in parole release finding
The Constitutional Court ruling could send Jacob Zuma back to prison, after being released early on medical parole.
Fri Jul 14 2023
S.Africa lets jailed ex-president Zuma attend brother's funeral
The prison is close to his rural home at Nkandla in the Kwa-Zulu Natal province where funeral proceedings are expected to be held.
Thu Jul 22 2021
S.Africa court jails ex-leader Zuma for 15 months after inquiry no-show
The inquiry is examining allegations of high-level graft during Zuma's period in power from 2009 to 2018.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Zuma quits as President of South Africa
In a 30-minute farewell address to the nation, 75-year-old Zuma said he disagreed with the way the ANC had shoved him towards an early exit after the election of Cyril Ramaphosa as party president.
Wed Feb 14 2018
Ceritalah ASEAN - Zuma's shadow looms over Southeast Asia
At the time, the "Rainbow Nation", under the leadership of the African National Congress (ANC) chief and global icon Nelson Mandela was emerging from decades of apartheid.
Mon Jan 15 2018
S.Africa court orders Zuma graft report to be released
The court's order came as thousands of people took to the streets of the administrative capital Pretoria to demand that Zuma, who has been engulfed in several graft scandals, resigns.
Wed Nov 02 2016
Zuma calls Cecil death "just an incident"
South African President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday brushed aside the killing of Zimbabwean lion Cecil, dismissing the animal's death as "just an incident."
Wed Aug 12 2015
S. Africa's Zuma dedicates election win to Mandela
South African president Jacob Zuma dedicated his ANC's landslide victory in this week's elections to Nelson Mandela, 20 years to the day after the late liberation leader's inauguration.
Sun May 11 2014
South Africa celebrates 20 years since apartheid
President Jacob Zuma led celebrations Sunday to mark the 20th anniversary of post-apartheid democracy in South Africa, saying it was closer to achieving the dream of a united multi-racial nation.
Mon Apr 28 2014
South Africa to hold election on May 7
President Jacob Zuma announced Friday that South Africa will hold its fifth democratic general election on May 7.
Fri Feb 07 2014
Mandela to be laid to rest on Dec 15
South African President Jacob Zuma on Friday announced that Nelson Mandela's funeral will take place on December 15.
Fri Dec 06 2013
"Our nation has lost its greatest son. Our people have lost a father." -- Jacob Zuma
Address to the nation by President Jacob Zuma on the departure of former President Nelson Mandela
Thu Dec 05 2013
'Outdated' UN Security Council 'undemocratic': Zuma
The current Security Council "might have by now outlived its usefulness", Zuma was quoted as saying in South Africa's Business Day newspaper.
Tue Sep 24 2013
South Africa looking forward to greater diplomatic ties with Malaysia
South African President Jacob Zuma is looking forward to greater diplomatic ties between South Africa and Malaysia, especially in trade and investment, and policies.
Mon Aug 26 2013
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024