For years, brothers Ajay, Atul and Rajesh Gupta were ranked among South Africa’s most prominent businessmen and socialised with the ruling elite, including their friend, then-President Jacob Zuma. They weathered accusations that
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Former cabinet ministers banished to the political wilderness under Jacob Zuma’s presidency are set to make a comeback as his successor prepares to revive the stagnant economy. The ANC top-six officials, including
Traders couldn’t be happier to see the end of President Jacob Zuma’s nine years in power. The 75-year-old leader had driven Wall Street to wit’s end in recent years amid ratings downgrades, declining growth and a string of scandals
The noose tightened on South African President Jacob Zuma on Wednesday as the police went after key allies while leaders of the ANC vowed to force him from office. Police raided the Johannesburg home of the Gupta family
As delegates from the ANC gather this week to pick a new leader to succeed President Jacob Zuma, they face a challenge that’s threatening to overshadow the contest: to stop the party from splitting. The likelihood of a break-up is
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa won endorsement from most ANC branches to succeed President Jacob Zuma as ruling party leader, giving him an edge – but not a guarantee of victory – in this month’s election. Ramaphosa was nominated
As the battle to succeed President Jacob Zuma as leader of the ANC grows increasingly fractious, party treasurer-general Zweli Mkhize is emerging as a possible compromise choice to keep the continent’s oldest
The Gupta family are selling their assets in South Africa to little-known companies as their access to banking facilities dries up and allegations intensify that they used their friendship with President Jacob Zuma to wield undue
President Jacob Zuma narrowly overcame a bid by opposition parties to topple him through a no-confidence motion in parliament. The real loser may be his own party, the ANC. Ruling party lawmakers rallied
A South African business empire built up by members of the Gupta family is under pressure as they face a mounting backlash over allegations that they exploited their friendship with President Jacob Zuma to loot billions of rand