Tag: South Africa
Former South African speaker faces trial for corruption and money laundering
Former South African Parliament Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula appeared in court on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, to face charges…
South Africa: Zuma’s party to join opposition in parliament
South Africa's uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party announced on Sunday its decision to join an alliance of smaller…
South Africa counts ballots in its most competitive election, ANC challenged
South Africa counts ballots in the most competitive election since the end of Apartheid. Ballot counting is underway…
May 29 election, South Africa’s ex-President Zuma declared ineligible to run
May 29 election, South Africa's ex-President Zuma declared ineligible to run By Umberto Bacchi (AFP) — South Africa's…
South Africa: Jacob Zuma launches new party manifesto
On Saturday, May 18, 2024, former South African President Jacob Zuma expressed deep concern over the pervasive poverty…
South African communities terrorised by gold mining gangs
South African soldiers guard detained suspects in the fight against illegal mining in Kagiso, Gauteng Province. Walking between…
Tension in South Africa; top Court to rule on appeal seeking to declare 82-yrs old ex-Prez Zuma Ineligible for May 29 election
By Umberto Bacchi/AFP: South Africa's top court was hearing an appeal on Friday (May 10, 2024) to have…
South Africa President calls opposition flag burning ad ‘Treasonous’
South Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned as "treasonous" an election campaign advert by the main opposition depicting…
Ahead of tense election, South Africa marks Freedom Day
By Melissa Chemam with RFI and AFP South Africa on Saturday April 27, 2024, marked Freedom Day –…
South Africa’s ANC loses Zuma MK party name battle
It is a significant victory for MK ahead of the May 29, 2025 general election. Former South Africa…
South African Businessman linked to rapper AKA’s murder
A businessman, affiliated with a prominent South African family, has been implicated in the homicide of the well-known…
South African court rejects attempt to deregister Zuma’s party
The African National Congress (ANC), South Africa’s governing party, recently pursued a legal endeavor to prevent a newly…