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SOUTH AFRICA'S RAMAPHOSA APPOINTS NENE AS FINANCE MINISTER IN CABINET RESHUFFLE


South Africa's Ramaphosa appoints Nene as finance minister in..... READ MORE

26th February, 2018 15

TREVOR NOAH WILL MISS ZUMA, THE 'PRESIDENT OF JOKES'


South African comedian, Trevor Noah who hosts America's political satire show, The Daily Show, will surely miss Jacob Zuma... READ MORE

26th February, 2018 2

SILVIO BERLUSCONI TELLS FEMALE REPORTER HER HANDSHAKE IS SO STRONG 'NO ONE WILL WANT TO MARRY HER'


Silvio berlusconi says comparisons between he and trump are 'obvious'... READ MORE

20th February, 2018 1144

FLORIDA GUN OWNER HANDS AR-57 RIFLE INTO POLICE AFTER PARKLAND SCHOOL SHOOTING


Florida gun owner hands AR-57 rifle into police after Parkland school shooting 'No person needs this'... READ MORE

20th February, 2018 3763

'NEW DAWN' FOR S.AFRICA, SAYS NEW PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA


In an ambitious and wide-ranging speech, Ramaphosa vowed to revive South Africa's stagnant economy, tackle the country's dire unemployment rate and control spiralling government debt... READ MORE

18th February, 2018 0

AS RAMAPHOSA HAILS A NEW DAWN SOUTH AFRICANS SEE MORE OF THE SAME


Few in Soweto township expect change now that Cyril Ramaphosa is president. But none can imagine voting against the African National Congress... READ MORE

18th February, 2018 371

A FRESH START FOR SOUTH AFRICA?


For many, South Africa's new president marks a fresh start for the country. Many in the republic are hoping Cyril Ramaphosa's first term will represent... READ MORE

18th February, 2018 135

S.AFRICA'S NEW PRESIDENT VOWS TO TACKLE STATE CORRUPTION


State capture refers to the alleged corruption of government institutions and state-owned businesses by Zuma's associates... READ MORE

18th February, 2018 0

PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA PLEDGES 'NEW DAWN' FOR SOUTH AFRICA


His predecessor, Jacob Zuma, stepped down on Wednesday after pressure from the governing ANC party... READ MORE

16th February, 2018 132

THE END OF A TAINTED PRESIDENCY IN SOUTH AFRICA


Because I'm thinking Jacob Zuma - and how his party, South Africa's long dominant African National Congress, forced him to resign as president... READ MORE

16th February, 2018 100

'NEW DAWN': RAMAPHOSA OUTLINES VISION FOR SOUTH AFRICA


Members of parliament from the ruling African National Congress ANC on Thursday elected the party's leader as new president following the resignation of scandal-tainted Jacob Zuma... READ MORE

16th February, 2018 661

WITH A NEW PRESIDENT, A SENSE OF OPTIMISM RETURNS TO SOUTH AFRICA


It's also a place where Nzala sees economic influence in South Africa still lying with a white minority, no matter the government in charge... READ MORE

16th February, 2018 221

CYRIL RAMAPHOSA CAN FIX SOUTH AFRICA'S PLAGUE OF CORRUPTION, BUT HE MUST ACT SWIFTLY


With a 2019 national election already looming on the horizon, South Africa's new leader needs to act fast to rebuild the credibility of the national liberation movement... READ MORE

16th February, 2018 89

SOUTH AFRICA'S RAMAPHOSA SET TO OUTLINE PRIORITIES IN KEY SPEECH


President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa addresses MPs after being elected president in parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, February 15, 2018... READ MORE

16th February, 2018 346

STEEP POLITICAL, ECONOMIC CHALLENGES AWAITS NEWLY SWORN IN SOUTH AFRICAN PRESIDENT


As ANC leader, Ramaphosa is in a favored position to win the election as the country's next president in 2019... READ MORE

16th February, 2018 3

IS THERE WILL TO FIGHT CORRUPTION?


But Mr. Ramaphosa pronounced rah-mah-POH-sah had remained largely silent about corruption during the three years he served as Mr. Zuma's deputy... READ MORE

16th February, 2018 95

CYRIL RAMAPHOSA SWORN IN AS NEW SOUTH AFRICAN PRESIDENT


Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in as new South African president... READ MORE

16th February, 2018 26

S. AFRICA PARLIAMENT ELECTS CYRIL RAMAPHOSA AS PRESIDENT


Cyril Ramaphosa, leader of South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress, was elected Thursday by the National Assembly to be the nation's new president... READ MORE

16th February, 2018 1

FIRST PICTURES OF FLORIDA SCHOOL SHOOTING SUSPECT IN JAIL


Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz lead to jail charged with 17 counts of murder... READ MORE

16th February, 2018 18

CYRIL RAMAPHOSA SUCCEEDS ZUMA AS SOUTH AFRICAN PRESIDENT


Cyril Ramaphosa has become South Africa's president a day after embattled leader Jacob Zuma resigned... READ MORE

16th February, 2018 1180

IMPLEMENTING MANDELA'S VISION NO EASY TASK FOR SOUTH AFRICA'S NEXT PRESIDENT


South Africa's next president Cyril Ramaphosa faces major hurdles to implement Mandela's vision... READ MORE

16th February, 2018 82

PRESIDENT ZUMA, YOU WILL NOT BE MISSED


Kevin Bloom writes that after years of corruption and cronyism, South Africans welcome President Jacob Zuma's resignation... READ MORE

16th February, 2018 550

JACOB ZUMAS LEGACY IS A WEAKENED SOUTH AFRICA


Jacob Zumas Legacy Is a Weakened South Africa... READ MORE

15th February, 2018 593

AN ELITE SOUTH AFRICAN WHO VOWS TO FIGHT FOR THE ORDINARY CITIZEN


When Mr. Zuma made him the nation's deputy president in 2014, Mr. Ramaphosa became the heir apparent to South Africa's presidency... READ MORE

15th February, 2018 813

DO YOU LIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU


As Cyril Ramaphosa steps in to lead the country, we want to hear from South Africans about how the change could affect their lives... READ MORE

15th February, 2018 705

CYRIL RAMAPHOSA SWORN IN AS SOUTH AFRICA'S PRESIDENT


Cyril Ramaphosa elected new South African president in the wake of ex-leader Jacob Zuma's resignation... READ MORE

15th February, 2018 114

CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ELECTED SOUTH AFRICA'S NEW PRESIDENT


Cyril Ramaphosa has been elected as South Africa's president just hours after scandal-plagued leader Jacob Zuma resigned on Wednesday... READ MORE

15th February, 2018 289

JACOB ZUMA STEPS DOWN AS SOUTH AFRICAS PRESIDENT


Cyril Ramaphosa, the deputy president whose election as A.N.C. leader in December set off a power struggle with Mr. Zuma, immediately became acting president... READ MORE

15th February, 2018 9784

RELUCTANT ZUMA BOWS OUT UNDER PRESSURE, TURNING OVER SOUTH AFRICA'S HELM TO WEALTHY BUSINESSMAN


South African President Jacob Zuma resigned on Wednesday in a televised address to the nation, ending a turbulent tenure marred by corruption scandals that... READ MORE

15th February, 2018 0

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW


South Africa's beleaguered Jacob Zuma resigned Wednesday as president 'with immediate effect' after being under pressure by the ruling African National Congress party over corruption allegations... READ MORE

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SOUTH AFRICA'S LONG WALK TO DECLINE


Omar al-Bashir who has tormented Sudan for 26 years was an honoured guest of Mr Zuma at an African Union summit in Johannesburg... READ MORE

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SOUTH AFRICAN MEN MARCH AGAINST ABUSE OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN


Hundreds of protesters, most of them men, have marched in the South African capital, Pretoria, over rising levels of violence against women and children... READ MORE

21st May, 2017 6884

TRUMP CALLS PRESIDENTS OF NIGERIA, SOUTH AFRICA


Trump spent Monday morning calling two of the African continent's most prominent leaders, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and South African President Jacob Zuma... READ MORE

16th February, 2017 4860

ROBERT MUGABE 'UNDER ARREST'


President Robert Mugabe is under house arrest after the military seized control of Zimbabwe, South African president Jacob Zuma has said... READ MORE

16th November, 2017 3824

JACOB ZUMA RESIGNS AS SOUTH AFRICA'S PRESIDENT


Embattled South African president announces decision to step down ahead of scheduled no-confidence vote against him... READ MORE

14th February, 2018 3207

ZIMBABWE'S PRESIDENT MUGABE 'CONFINED TO HIS HOUSE'


Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has been confined to his home, according to a statement by the office of his South African counterpart, Jacob Zuma... READ MORE

15th November, 2017 3147

PRETORIA: VIOLENCE ERUPTS AT ANTI-MIGRANT PROTEST


South African President Jacob Zuma condemned anti-foreigner violence and appealed for calm... READ MORE

25th February, 2017 3092

DR MARK WAINBERG WHO IDENTIFIED A KEY AIDS DRUG DIES AT 71


Dr Mark Wainberg Who Identified a Key AIDS Drug Dies at 71... READ MORE

16th April, 2017 2753

ZIMBABWE AWAITS NEXT STEPS AFTER MILITARY TAKEOVER


South African President Jacob Zuma has reportedly dispatched senior ministers to Zimbabwe to meet President Mugabe and military leaders... READ MORE

16th November, 2017 2692

WEAK POWER GRIDS IN AFRICA STUNT ECONOMIES AND FIRE UP TEMPERS


South Africa, which has the continent's only nuclear power plant, has around half of sub-Saharan Africa's power generating capacity, roughly 44 gigawatts... READ MORE

2nd July, 2015 2461

ANC FORMALLY ASKS S AFRICA'S ZUMA TO GO


South Africa's ruling African National Congress ANC has formally asked President Jacob Zuma to resign, a senior party official has confirmed... READ MORE

13th February, 2018 2309

REMEMBERING THE ANTI-APARTHEID GIANT AHMED KATHRADA


OPINION The Mandela legacy Jacob Zuma's absence Noticeably absent from the funeral was South African president Jacob Zuma... READ MORE

1st April, 2017 1730

MUGABE TO MEET ARMY GENERALS AFTER MASS PROTESTS


Zimbabweans have never before gathered in such numbers to march against Mugabe... READ MORE

19th November, 2017 1447

SOUTH AFRICAN JUDGE BLOCKS ATTEMPT TO WITHDRAW FROM ICC


A South African judge has blocked the country's planned withdrawal from the international criminal court ICC, saying the move is unconstitutional without prior parliamentary approval... READ MORE

22nd February, 2017 1320

S AFRICA COURT CLEARS WAY FOR GRAFT PROSECUTION OF ZUMA


South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that President Jacob Zuma can face prosecution over almost 800 charges of corruption relating to a 1990s arms deal... READ MORE

13th October, 2017 1218

SOUTH AFRICA'S PRESIDENT JACOB ZUMA RESIGNS 'WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT'


South African President Jacob Zuma resigned on Wednesday, bringing an end to his scandal-marred tenure... READ MORE

14th February, 2018 1175

POLICE INVESTIGATE ALLEGATION OF UNWANTED HAIRCUT


Read more The Haskins Police Department has confirmed it investigated Ms Johnson's complaint alleging that the daughter's father and stepmother forcibly cut her hair... READ MORE

14th February, 2018 1086

ALLISTER SPARKS SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNALIST WHO CHALLENGED APARTHEID DIES AT 83


A fifth-generation South African, Mr. Sparks was descended from the country's original British settlers, who arrived in 1820... READ MORE

21st September, 2016 898

ANTI IMMIGRANT PROTESTS ERUPT IN SOUTH AFRICA'S CAPITAL


Police follow a South African protester in the latest wave of anti-immigrant protests to break out in the capital... READ MORE

26th February, 2017 731

EMMERSON MNANGAGWA SET TO TAKE OVER ZANU-PF PARTY REINS


Mnangagwa returned from South Africa two weeks after a military takeover that saw Mugabe placed under house arrest at his Blue Roof Residence in the capital... READ MORE

23rd November, 2017 594

JACOB ZUMA RESIGNS AS SOUTH AFRICA'S PRESIDENT AMID STRING OF SCANDALS


I have served the people of South Africa to the best of my ability... READ MORE

14th February, 2018 589

ANTI-IMMIGRANT PROTESTS TURN VIOLENT IN SOUTH AFRICA


President Jacob Zuma appealed for calm and condemned the latest wave of anti-foreigner violence to grip South Africa in recent years... READ MORE

24th February, 2017 579

LAUGHTER AND MEMORIES FILL FUNERAL OF EX-BOTSWANA PRESIDENT MASIRE


Sir Quett Ketumile Joni Masire was born in July, 1925 in Kanye, southern Botswana, to a cattle herding family... READ MORE

30th June, 2017 575

A.N.C. TELLS JACOB ZUMA TO STEP DOWN AS SOUTH AFRICA PRESIDENT


Let's leave it to President Jacob Zuma, Mr. Magashule said at a news conference at party headquarters in Johannesburg... READ MORE

13th February, 2018 562

S AFRICA PHOTOS SHOW MEYIWA SUSPECTS


Related Stories South African police have released composite images of two men suspected of killing national football captain Senzo Meyiwa... READ MORE

29th October, 2014 553

SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE USE FORCE TO DISPERSE ANTI-IMMIGRATION PROTESTERS


A statement issued by President Jacob Zuma's office said South Africans should not blame all crime on foreign nationals... READ MORE

24th February, 2017 478

AHMED KATHRADA, ANTI-APARTHEID ACTIVIST, DIES


Ahmed Kathrada was one of South Africa's revered anti-apartheid activists... READ MORE

2nd April, 2017 469

SOUTH AFRICA'S RAND CURRENCY 'RIGGED BY BANKS'


Local and international banks have been accused of rigging the price of South Africa's currency, the rand, by the country's competition watchdog... READ MORE

17th February, 2017 461

S.AFRICA WANTS TO WORK WITH US IN PROMOTING PEACE


Zuma made the remarks while congratulating US President-elect Donald Trump on winning the presidential elections, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation DIRCO said... READ MORE

10th November, 2016 457

ANC LEADERS MEET TO DECIDE ON PRESIDENT JACOB ZUMA'S FUTURE


Mr Zuma has resisted increasing pressure to quit since December, when Mr Ramaphosa replaced him as leader of the ANC African National Congress ... READ MORE

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