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# jacob-zuma - Friday 16 March, 2018
Former South African president Zuma facing prosecution on corruption charges
Zuma resigned as South African president last month after his party the ANC threatened to remove him from office.
# jacob-zuma - Thursday 15 February, 2018
From prison to the rich list: Who is South Africa's new president Cyril Ramaphosa?
Nelson Mandela once described Ramaphosa as one of the most gifted leaders of the “new generation” of anti-apartheid campaigners.
# jacob-zuma - Wednesday 14 February, 2018
Jacob Zuma resigns as South Africa's president after ANC party threatened his removal
“I don’t fear exiting political office.”
# jacob-zuma - Tuesday 13 February, 2018
South Africa's ruling party has decided to oust scandal-tainted President Zuma - reports
Jacob Zuma has refused to resign, local media reported.
# jacob-zuma - Monday 12 February, 2018
South African chief Jacob Zuma looks to finally be on the way out of office after nine years
ANC chiefs have met to finalise Zuma’s exit in the fallout from corruption charges being laid against him.
# jacob-zuma - Tuesday 8 August, 2017
South African president survives no-confidence motion
Criticism of Jacob Zuma from within his party has grown amid multiple corruption scandals.
# jacob-zuma - Thursday 31 March, 2016
South African president used taxpayer cash for swimming pool and amphitheatre
The country’s top court delivered a damning verdict on Zuma’s conduct today.
# jacob-zuma - Thursday 19 February, 2015
Zuma: I'm not racist, white people won't be chased out of South Africa
However he said would never stop talking about history because children should know the country’s past to ensure that mistakes were not repeated.
# jacob-zuma - Tuesday 10 December, 2013
More than 80,000 to attend memorial service for Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg
Here’s what else will happen in South Africa this week as the country says goodbye to its former leader.
# jacob-zuma - Sunday 8 December, 2013
Bold boys and great lights: The week in quotes
“In terms of my personal view, I would have no issue living next to a pylon.”
# jacob-zuma - Friday 22 November, 2013
South African media warned not to publish pics of president's house - but do it anyway
The South African president’s home has been revamped using taxpayers money – and the government says it’s a security breach to publish any photographs of it.
# jacob-zuma - Saturday 24 August, 2013
Mandela occasionally 'unstable' but showing resilience
A statement from the South African president today said 95-year-old Mandela remains in a critical but stable condition.
# jacob-zuma - Monday 22 July, 2013
Nelson Mandela showing 'sustained improvement'
The latest statement from the Office of the Presidency in South Africa says the 95-year-old is still in a critical condition.
# jacob-zuma - Thursday 18 July, 2013
The 9 at 9: Thursday
Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
# jacob-zuma - Thursday 11 July, 2013
Nelson Mandela 'responding to treatment'
The 94-year-old has been in hospital for over a month.
# jacob-zuma - Wednesday 26 June, 2013
South African archbishop prays for a 'peaceful end' for Mandela
Nelson Mandela is being treated in a hospital in Pretoria for a recurring lung infection.
# jacob-zuma - Monday 24 June, 2013
South Africa prays for Madiba: former president still 'critical' in Pretoria hospital
The 94-year-old has been in hospital since 8 June.
# jacob-zuma - Sunday 23 June, 2013
Nelson Mandela's condition 'has become critical' in the past 24 hours
President Jacob Zuma has issued a statement this evening.
# jacob-zuma - Saturday 22 June, 2013
Nelson Mandela's ambulance broke down on way to hospital
South African president Jacob Zuma confirmed the incident this morning, but said the 94-year-old former president suffered no harm.
# jacob-zuma - Sunday 16 June, 2013
Mandela's health improving as he 'engages with his family'
Jacob Zuma has again sought the prayers of South Africans, in wishing the state’s former president a happy Father’s Day.
# jacob-zuma - Wednesday 12 June, 2013
49 years to the day since he was imprisoned, Mandela begins fifth day in hospital
The anti-apartheid leader’s condition continues to be described as “very serious but stable”.
# jacob-zuma - Tuesday 11 June, 2013
Nelson Mandela's condition unchanged as he faces fourth day in hospital
South Africans are being urged to ‘let go’ of their former leader as his condition remains unchanged.
# jacob-zuma - Saturday 8 June, 2013
Mandela back in hospital in 'serious but stable' condition
It marks the second hospitalisation in as many months for the frail anti-apartheid hero, who will turn 95 in July.
# jacob-zuma - Friday 3 May, 2013
Officials suspended after wedding guests land at South African military base
There have been calls of cronyism as the guests were attending the wedding of a major political donor to the ruling ANC.
# jacob-zuma - Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Outraged South Africans condemn Mandela 'exploitation' after photocall
A frail looking Nelson Mandela was visited by president Jacob Zuma yesterday – his first public appearance in nine months.
# jacob-zuma - Saturday 6 April, 2013
Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital
The 94-year-old will now receive home-based care.
# jacob-zuma - Saturday 30 March, 2013
Nelson Mandela 'comfortable and responding to treatment'
The former SA president is now breathing without difficulty.
# jacob-zuma - Friday 29 March, 2013
Mandela in 'good spirits' despite hospital stay
The former South African president is receiving treatment for a lung infection.
# jacob-zuma - Thursday 28 March, 2013
'The country must not panic, Mandela is fine' - Zuma reassures South Africa
Concerns have been raised about the hospitalisation of South Africa’s anti-apartheid leader and former president Nelson Mandela earlier today.
Mandela back in hospital with recurrent lung infection
It is the second time that the former South African president has been hospitalised this month.
# jacob-zuma - Friday 1 March, 2013
'Horrific and unacceptable': SA president condemns 'police dragging' case
Eight police officers accused of dragging a taxi driver behind their car have been suspended this morning.
# jacob-zuma - Thursday 7 February, 2013
Rape and subsequent death of teen sparks outrage in South Africa
Girl, 17, found disembowelled at a construction site and died later in hospital – the crime has been criticised by President Jacob Zuma.
# jacob-zuma - Sunday 6 January, 2013
Doctors say Mandela has recovered - president
Jacob Zuma said that 94-year-old Mandela has recovered from a surgical procedure and lung infection.
# jacob-zuma - Wednesday 26 December, 2012
Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital in South Africa
The 94-year-old former leader was admitted to hospital three weeks ago for treatment for a recurring lung infection.
# jacob-zuma - Sunday 9 December, 2012
Nelson Mandela 'comfortable' after night in hospital
The 94-year-old former president, known as ‘Madiba’, was admitted to hospital yesterday for what were described as “normal” tests for a man of his age.
# jacob-zuma - Tuesday 27 November, 2012
Video: ‘Jacob Zuma’ fish and chips ad banned by South African broadcaster
The country’s state broadcaster SABC is refusing to air the 31-second spot which depicts President Zuma having fish and chips with his wives and children. Watch the ad…
# jacob-zuma - Friday 19 October, 2012
South Africa assistant coach killed in crash
South African President Jacob Zuma has paid tribute to Thomas Madigage, following his tragic death.
# jacob-zuma - Sunday 2 September, 2012
South Africa drops charges against miners over police shootings
Prosecutors have said, however, that the Marikana miners could be recharged after more investigations are carried out.
# jacob-zuma - Friday 17 August, 2012
'Several' South African miners shot dead by police
Video footage of the shooting has been broadcast across South Africa.
# jacob-zuma - Tuesday 22 May, 2012
VIDEO: Controversial Jacob Zuma painting defaced at gallery
The Spear depicting Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed.
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SELF-DRIVING CARS could be coming to Irish roads.
The government is set to consider a proposal today to allow self-driving cars to be tested on public roads.
RTÉ News reports that the legislation will aim to change the law so that self-driving cars can legally be tested in Ireland on public roads.
There have been concerns about any potential use of self-driving cars. While it could be years before self-driving cars are a common sight in the country, legal experts have been discussing issues around criminal liability in relation to autonomous vehicles.
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