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DA slams new special remission programme that sets Jacob Zuma free
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has slammed the new special remission programme announced on Friday under which Jacob Zuma’s managed to…
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Jacob Zuma discharged from hospital, back in Nkandla ahead of long weekend
Former president Jacob Zuma has returned to his Nkandla homestead in KwaZulu-Natal after being discharged from a Johannesburg hospital on…
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President Ramaphosa gave approval for Jacob Zuma’s release on parole – report
President Cyril Ramaphosa reportedly gave the green light for his predecessor Jacob Zuma to be released on medical parole. The…
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Bheki Cele tells Parliament that 16 unrest instigators have been identified
Police Minister Bheki Cele has revealed that 16 suspects who are believed to be the instigators behind the rampant looting…
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Jacob Zuma’s doctors fail to file medical report on fitness to stand trial
Former president Jacob Zuma’s doctors have failed to file their report in time on the 79-year-old’s fitness to stand trial…
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Correctional Services confirms Jacob Zuma remains in hospital
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed that former President Jacob Zuma remains in hospital outside the Estcourt Correctional…
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JGZ Foundation threatens legal action – Jacob Zuma’s health status was confidential
The Jacob G Zuma Foundation has threatened legal action over the handling of details of the former president’s health. Zuma’s…
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Over 12 instigators of SA violence expected to be arrested, says Bheki Cele
More suspects who are believed to be the instigators behind the rampant looting and violent unrest the country witnessed recently…
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Jacob Zuma needs urgent medical attention
Former president Jacob Zuma needs urgent medical attention and might seek medical help outside the country as soon as he…
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JZ Foundation says it’s still waiting for a report from Jacob Zuma’s doctors
The Jacob Zuma Foundation on Saturday said it was still awaiting a report from doctors regarding the health of former…
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Group behind #FreeJacobZuma campaign to approach International Criminal Court
The supporters of former president Jacob Zuma behind the #FreeJacobZuma campaign will now approach the International Criminal Court (ICC) in…
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Another protest planned when former President Jacob Zuma appears in court?
A protest is already being planned for 10 August when former President Jacob Zuma appears in court, and the police…
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Dept of Correctional Services mum on how long Jacob Zuma will be free
The Department of Correctional Services has declined to divulge details around whether former president Jacob Zuma’s compassionate leave to attend…
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Zandile Gumede denies being an instigator of violent protests
Former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede has dismissed claims that she is one of the instigators of the recent wave of…
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Jacob Zuma should be applauded for going to jail, says Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa said his predecessor Jacob Zuma should be applauded for agreeing to be incarcerated. Zuma has spent almost…
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ANC veterans call on citizens to condemn all acts of violence
The ANC Veterans League (ANCVL) has strongly condemned the violence and looting that has gripped the country in recent days,…
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JZ Foundation: No delegation visited Jacob Zuma in prison
The Jacob Zuma foundation has dismissed claims that former president Jacob Zuma was visited by a delegation in prison. This…
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Dept of Correctional Services dismisses reports of prison protest
Correctional Services has dismissed reports of a prisoner hunger strike at the Estcourt Correctional Centre as fake news. That is…
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Duduzane Zuma finally speaks on his father’s arrest – VIDEO
Former President Jacob Zuma’s son Duduzane has vociferously defended his father following his incarceration at the Estcourt Correctional Centre, saying…
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President Ramaphosa calls on protesters to desist from undermining rule of law
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on communities in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) to desist from undermining the rule of law and inflicting…
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