# Jacob Zuma on The No Agenda Show

Jacob Zuma comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2012 to September 2024.

- **Chapters:** 8
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** May 2012 – September 2024
- **Related topics:** [South Africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-africa.md), [Anc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anc.md), [Apartheid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apartheid.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Biopic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biopic.md), [Corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md), [Critical Race Theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/critical-race-theory.md), [Human Rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-rights.md), [Human Rights Watch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-rights-watch.md), [Israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md)

## Chapters 1–8 of 8

### Jacob Zuma Arrest and Critical Race Theory in SA

- **Episode:** [1365: Vaccine Poverty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1365-vaccine-poverty.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-30
- **Time:** 3:08:19–3:13:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1365-vaccine-poverty/chapter/jacob-zuma-arrest-and-critical-race-theory-in-sa.md

The arrest of former South African President Jacob Zuma sparked massive unrest that some analysts, including Revolver News, link to the implementation of "critical race theory" policies. The hosts discuss how preferential hiring and the seizure of white-owned farms have led to the collapse of infrastructure and food supplies. They compare the situation to the prior economic ruin of Zimbabwe.

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### South Africa Infrastructure Collapse, New York Times Reporting

- **Episode:** [1372: Grope Line](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1372-grope-line.md)
- **Published:** 2021-08-12
- **Time:** 1:41:40–1:45:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1372-grope-line/chapter/south-africa-infrastructure-collapse-new-york-times-reporting.md

South Africa is facing a severe infrastructure collapse and civil unrest following the arrest of former President Jacob Zuma. The hosts criticize a New York Times article that attributes the coordination of the unrest to a "disinfo dozen" on social media. They argue that the real cause is years of equity-based hiring and government corruption that degraded the country's power grid.

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### South Africa Unrest, Racial Strife and Looting

- **Episode:** [1364: Freedom Phoney](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1364-freedom-phoney.md)
- **Published:** 2021-07-17
- **Time:** 2:27:23–2:33:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1364-freedom-phoney/chapter/south-africa-unrest-racial-strife-and-looting.md

South Africa experienced widespread looting and violence following the arrest of former President Jacob Zuma, with rioters targeting oil refineries and food supplies. Audio clips from the unrest show leaders urging crowds to target Indian and white communities and burn their houses. The rhetoric used by some organizers, including the term "comrades," suggests a Marxist-communist influence driving the racialized conflict.

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### Jacob Zuma Corruption Charges in South Africa

- **Episode:** [1025: Blotto in Biloxi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1025-blotto-in-biloxi.md)
- **Published:** 2018-04-15
- **Time:** 1:21:18–1:23:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1025-blotto-in-biloxi/chapter/jacob-zuma-corruption-charges-in-south-africa.md

Former South African President Jacob Zuma appears in court to face charges of fraud, racketeering, and money laundering related to a 1990s arms deal. Zuma claims the charges are politically motivated and makes a controversial statement about his supporters no longer beating people.

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### South Africa Land Expropriation and Human Rights Watch

- **Episode:** [908: Microbeads](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/908-microbeads.md)
- **Published:** 2017-03-02
- **Time:** 2:30:03–2:33:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/908-microbeads/chapter/south-africa-land-expropriation-and-human-rights-watch.md

President Jacob Zuma referred a bill back to Parliament that would allow for the state expropriation of land in South Africa, a move critics label as racially motivated. Additionally, Human Rights Watch faced criticism for its reports on Israel, with some labeling the organization a propaganda outfit.

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### Mandela Biopic, Race Relations and South African Toll Roads

- **Episode:** [573: NEETS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/573-neets.md)
- **Published:** 2013-12-12
- **Time:** 16:38–20:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/573-neets/chapter/mandela-biopic-race-relations-and-south-african-toll-roads.md

A review of the Nelson Mandela biopic "Long Walk to Freedom" suggests the film may instigate racial tension rather than peace. In South Africa, President Jacob Zuma was booed at the memorial service amid corruption allegations. Additionally, the launch of a new electronic tolling system in Gauteng allowed citizens to track the unpaid tolls of Barack Obama's presidential limousine, "The Beast."

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### Nelson Mandela, South Africa Protests, Obama Visit

- **Episode:** [526: #meh!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/526-meh.md)
- **Published:** 2013-06-30
- **Time:** 1:54:29–1:56:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/526-meh/chapter/nelson-mandela-south-africa-protests-obama-visit.md

Barack Obama's visit to South Africa was met with protests in Pretoria and Cape Town, with some demonstrators depicting him with a Hitler mustache. Critics in the region argue the ANC is using Nelson Mandela's critical health condition to distract from government scandals, including a $200 million private home for President Jacob Zuma. The segment suggests Mandela's legacy is being leveraged for political gain during the U.S. presidential visit.

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### Jacob Zuma Spear Painting Controversy in South Africa

- **Episode:** [412: Red Square Patch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/412-red-square-patch.md)
- **Published:** 2012-05-27
- **Time:** 1:57:43–2:03:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/412-red-square-patch/chapter/jacob-zuma-spear-painting-controversy-in-south-africa.md

A painting titled "The Spear," depicting South African President Jacob Zuma with exposed genitals, caused a national scandal after being displayed at the Goodman Gallery. The artwork was defaced by protesters who considered it a violation of the president's human dignity. The African National Congress (ANC) sought legal action to remove the painting, highlighting tensions between freedom of expression and cultural respect.

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