Dec 21st, 2007 · South Africa's top prosecutor says he has enough evidence for corruption charges against new African National Congress leader Jacob Zuma, which could derail his election as the country's next president. Zuma beat President Thabo Mbeki in a bitter ANC leadership contest Tuesday.
Dec 18th, 2007 · South Africa's ruling African National Congress began voting in a leadership election. It's expected to be won by Jacob Zuma and that would put him on track to become the country's president in 2009. A Zuma win would block President Thabo Mbeki from a third term as ANC leader.
Dec 15th, 2007 · The African National Congress, South Africa's ruling party, meets this week to choose a new leader. But the leadership battle has been ugly, pitting current President Thabo Mbeki against his former deputy Jacob Zuma.
Mar 14th, 2006 · In South Africa, former Deputy President Jacob Zuma faces trial on charges of raping a family friend. Once a major figure in the national government, Zuma was fired last year by President Thabo Mbeki amid corruption allegations.
Jun 14th, 2005 · South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki fires his second in command -- a man once tapped as his successor. Deputy President Jacob Zuma's future had looked shaky ever since his financial advisor was convicted of fraud and corruption earlier this month.