Jacob Zuma

Fresh allegations emerge on Gupta family's involvement in country's political scene.

IBTimes UK looks at the wealthy Gupta family, accused of wielding excessive political influence in South Africa.

South African National Defence Force slams 'reckless claims' as President Zuma ends official visit to Nigeria.

Jacob Zuma's annual address faced constant heckling by opposition MPs in parliament.

South African president constantly interrupted by opposition MPs as chaos descends on parliament.

IBTimes UK profiles the five heads of state and analyses what impact they may have on Nkurunziza.

The lavish state-funded improvements include an amphitheatre and a cattle enclosure.

Farmers are concerned that politicians will exploit tensions to divert attention from bad governance.

Worst drought on record and weak rand could trigger domino effect for South African economy.

South Africa is in the grips of a severe drought that shows no sign of abating after the driest year on record.

Drought is exacerbating economic and political woes already plaguing an embattled Zuma.

Thousands have taken to the streets calling on the ANC leader to resign as the country's President.

South Africans start #ZumaMustFall Twitter campaign as finance minister Nhlanhla Nene is unexpectedly fired.

Poverty, discrimination and racism still holds back young black students in South Africa.

Students engaged in violent protests in Pretoria against proposed tuition fee hikes.

Police fire stun grenades at students outside President Jacob Zuma's offices in Pretoria.

President Zuma expected to meet student leaders and professors at Union Building.

South Africa is in a mess and its past white rulers, the ANC and the West are all to blame.

Zuma criticised for remarks made ahead of reports into Marikana massacre.

Russia staged its biggest military parade to mark 70 years since victory over Nazi Germany in Second World War.

Zuma tries to reassure foreigners as crisis threatens to spread to other nations in Africa.

Rising asylum applications and economic disparities at the heart of violence against foreigners in South Africa

Foreigners currently own an estimated 7% of land in South Africa.

Cath Everett bids farewell to a South Africa struggling with racial, social, crime, economic, and national electricity crises

Jacob Zuma strikes deals in China while back home South Africans remember Nelson Mandela

President speaks at event to kick off global campaign to protect women and children.

Zuma faced resignation calls earlier after using £13.73m of taxpayers' money on private home

Economic and social development in sub-Saharan Africa relies on its ability to provide electricity

Cape Town cancels Nobel Laureates event after Tibetan spiritual leader is denied entry.

Jared Mortimer's claims Pistorius slurred South African president refuted by athlete's family.