Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma: latest developments and connections

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Mbalula is accused of improper party financing while Dlamini-Zuma alleges Lamola's involvement in vote-buying.

Well supported4 reports

One to three months ago

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma narrowly lost an election to Cyril Ramaphosa, and Ronald Lamola subsequently threatened her with legal action.

Well supported5 reports1 development inside
A leadership contest is underway in the ANC, involving Jacob Zuma, Thabo Mbeki, and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, culminating in the replacement of Dlamini-Zuma with Baleka Mbete.

Some support1 report1 development inside
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma made claims on Mbuyiseni Ndlozi's podcast, while Fikile Mbalula is taking her to court and Derek Hanekom filed a lawsuit against Jacob Zuma.

Well supported4 reports
ANC member Ronald Lamola defeated Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma for party presidency amid vote-buying allegations.

Some support1 report1 development inside
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma served as the former chair of the African Union.

Some support2 reports

Gone quiet

No new reports in 90+ days

Gugulethu Zuma-Ncube, whose mother is Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, is behind high-rated television shows like eHostela. She is also the daughter of former President Jacob Zuma.

Some support1 report

Around Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma this week

News at the entities that move Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma most

Fikile Mbalula Operational
Fikile Mbalula was confirmed as the ANC boss for the KwaZulu-Natal province.

Moves Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
Sun 10:07
Jacob Zuma Structural
Jacob Zuma visited Mpumalanga in 2016 to monitor government performance, leading to Rand Water being appointed to address water leaks.

Moves Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
Sun 20:17
high court Transactional
The High Court overturned government regulations related to the Ministry of Health's approach, following discussions on regulatory roles.

Moves Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
Sun 23:21
African National Congress Operational
Multiple political parties, including FF+, EFF, DA, and ANC, have made nominations and announcements regarding local elections.

Moves Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
Sun 14:52
South Africa Shared context
SpaceX proposed investment in South Africa, where Starlink offered services and Amazon and Microsoft rely on EEIPs.

Moves Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
Sun 21:52
African Union Shared context
In 2009, Green Park in Tripoli was used for celebrations and Libya contributed to the formation of the African Union.

Moves Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
Sun 13:28

Connections

The 11 strongest of 18, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.

Baleka Mbete Transactional

A's political role was successfully replaced by B through a lobby action.

Some supportSep 1

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma → Baleka Mbete
Baleka Mbete → Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
Fikile Mbalula Operational

A and B are engaged in active, mutual legal and political conflict involving allegations of vote-buying and misuse of funds.

Well supportedOct 7

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma → Fikile Mbalula
Fikile Mbalula → Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
Ronald Lamola Operational

The relationship is characterized by mutual political conflict, involving allegations of vote-buying and threats of legal action.

Well supportedAug 27

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma → Ronald Lamola
Ronald Lamola → Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
Jacob Zuma Structural

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is structurally linked to Jacob Zuma through familial ties and political influence.

Well supportedSep 1

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma → Jacob Zuma
Jacob Zuma → Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
African National Congress Operational

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is a veteran member of the African National Congress, actively involved in party conferences and related allegations.

Some supportAug 26

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma → African National Congress
African National Congress → Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
African Union Shared context

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma served as the chair of the African Union Commission.

Some supportAug 5

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma → African Union
African Union → Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
Mbuyiseni Ndlozi Operational

Dlamini-Zuma utilized Ndlozi's podcast platform to broadcast political claims and information.

Some supportOct 5

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma → Mbuyiseni Ndlozi
Mbuyiseni Ndlozi → Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
South Africa Shared context

A specific individual whose political career is situated within the country's political landscape.

Some supportSep 9

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma → South Africa
South Africa → Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

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Gugulethu Zuma-Ncube Mentioned together

A is the parent of B, establishing a biographical link.

Some supportJul 25

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma → Gugulethu Zuma-Ncube
Gugulethu Zuma-Ncube → Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
Cyril Ramaphosa Transactional

Dlamini-Zuma lost the leadership contest to Ramaphosa in a political election.

Some supportAug 27

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma → Cyril Ramaphosa
Cyril Ramaphosa → Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
high court Transactional

A specific legal proceeding regarding a defamation dispute is currently underway in the high court.

Some supportOct 5

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma → high court
high court → Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

History

Events by the month they began

September 2026

1 event

Sep 1, 2026A leadership contest is underway in the ANC, involving Jacob Zuma, Thabo Mbeki, and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, culminating in the replacement of Dlamini-Zuma with Baleka Mbete.

August 2026

4 events

July 2026

1 event

Jul 25, 2026Gugulethu Zuma-Ncube, whose mother is Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, is behind high-rated television shows like eHostela. She is also the daughter of former President Jacob Zuma.

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June 2026

1 event

Jun 7, 2026Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma served as the former chair of the African Union.