Has there ever been a more obvious ending to a saga than the announcement that Jacob Zuma has been granted medical parole?
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As Jacob Zuma’s legal fees continue to mount, the former president’s foundation has sent out a “humble request” for donations.
After what feels like decades of avoiding the repercussions of his crimes, it was entirely unsurprising when Zuma exited prison last week for medical reasons.
The Department of Correctional Services has confirmed that Zuma has left prison and been admitted to an outside hospital for medical observation.
The tool tracks incidents of violence, looting, arson, protests, and other instability using only credible, verifiable reports.
It’s easy to blame those stoking the fires on social media, and they do shoulder a large burden of responsibility, but there are also forces operating in the shadows.
Being the president’s daughter comes with certain perks. Just ask Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, who enjoyed a lavish wedding back in 2011.
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Late last week, and throughout the weekend, scenes of chaos and destruction have played out, predominantly in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.