As Zuma prepares for his first round of parliamentary questions, we took a look at some of the key issues el presidente will have to – but probably won’t – deal with when MPs start their assault in the National Assembly.

Three days in the famed city don’t disappoint. Here’s a look at some of the classic spots in the Russian capital.

Yup, that’s right. Apparently oll’ JZ ‘worked so hard in 2014’ that his health suffered from it.

As President Jacob Zuma and Russian President Vladimir Putin sign an unexpected nuclear energy deal that could see the addition of up to eight new nuclear power stations to South Africa’s energy landscape, critics are voicing concern that something murky might be going on beneath the surface

‘Battle on the Lomba’ is the tale of a largely unknown Cold War battle deep in Angola in 1987. The book poignantly reflects the bravery of the young men of Charlie Squadron who were just doing their bit for their country.

The crisis in the Crimea may be thousands of miles away from South African shores but is prone to affect the local economy nonetheless

Students enrolled in Russian universities are forced to sleep at train stations, as the Zimbabwean government fails to send financial assurances for their upkeep.

Jamaica made a bob sled team — and now Zimbabwe will be competing in the Winter Olympics for the first time ever. South Africa, however, will not be sending any athletes to Sochi.

There is nothing “new” about Moscow. It was always there and still seems like the original frontier town as it winds along the Moskva (Muddy) River with its streets a glorious mix of architecture, squares filled with golden-domed churches, elaborate Metro stations and grey concrete Soviet legacies.