Former president of the A.N.C. and South Africa, Jacob Zuma, waves to supporters after casting his ballot in Nkandla, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa, Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

Former heads of state and presiding officers get automatic invites to the Sona, but Zuma has been absent from the event.

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma was arrested Thursday and appeared in a court on ...

It's been confirmed that former presidents Thabo Mbeki, Kgalema Motlanthe and Jacob Zuma will attend Thursday's State of the Nation Address.

Sambudla's lawyer said she did make social media posts on Twitter related to riots in July 2021 but denied they incited violence.