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Former South African president Jacob Zuma addresses supporters after one of several court appearances on corruption charges. EPA-EFE/Phil Makgoe/Pool

February 16, 2021

Zuma’s defiance is a grave moment for South Africa. But it’s not a constitutional crisis

Richard Calland, University of Cape Town

The former president is in a corner and largely isolated. His only option is to stir the pot so much that it gives him some kind of bargaining power.

Former South African president Jacob Zuma says he won’t comply with a Constitutional Court order to appear before a commission on corruption. EFE-EPA/Yeshiel Panchia

February 2, 2021

Presidents who subvert democracies they vowed to protect can hit a brick wall: ask Jacob Zuma

Roger Southall, University of the Witwatersrand

Zuma shares ignominy with former US president Donald Trump who, like him, subverted democracy while in office.

Former South African President Jacob Zuma sings to his supporters outside the High Court. He faces corruption charges. EPA-EFE/Phil Magakoe

June 25, 2019

How Pentecostalism explains Jacob Zuma’s defiance and lack of shame

Ilana van Wyk, Stellenbosch University

Jacob Zuma’s religious utterances present a conundrum for scholars, as many poor South African Christians support his moral claims and celebrated his ill-gotten riches.

President Jacob Zuma took over as leader of the ANC with a promise to reconnect the party with the people. His legacy suggests otherwise. Reuters/Sumaya Hisham

November 15, 2015

Jacob Zuma likes to be cast as a man of the people – but is he?

Susan Booysen, University of the Witwatersrand

Judged by general citizen sentiment expressed at the grassroots, Jacob Zuma has failed to bring the ANC closer to the people. Research shows substantial alienation between the ANC and communities.

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