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Why was Jacob Zuma disallowed from contesting South Africa elections Explained
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Why was Jacob Zuma disallowed from contesting South Africa elections Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: South Africa’s top court on Monday barred former President Jacob Zuma from contesting in the upcoming elections. BREAKING NEWS The @IECSouthAfrica has Upheld objections against former President Jacob Zuma as an MK Party Candidate pic.twitter.com/EOFkhgFYFw — News Live SA March 28, 2024 A court in South Africa overturned the disqualification, allowing Mr. Zuma to run for …

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South Africa’s ANC party could fall below 50% of the vote — a first since white minority rule’s end
54 years, 11 months ago

South Africa’s ANC party could fall below 50% of the vote — a first since white minority rule’s end

Associated Press  

‏‏‎ ‎ DATE OF ELECTION Between mid-May and August TYPE OF ELECTION Parliamentary and provincial legislatures. South Africans vote for a political party and not for presidential candidates in general elections. WHO’S RUNNING President Cyril Ramaphosa will be seeking reelection for a second and final term but early polls indicate his ruling African National Congress party — the party once …

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South Africa’s Ramaphosa pardons predecessor Zuma, other offenders
1 year, 4 months ago

South Africa’s Ramaphosa pardons predecessor Zuma, other offenders

Al Jazeera  

Zuma, 81, was given a 15-month sentence in June 2021 for refusing to testify in a probe of corruption and cronyism under his presidency. South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma has been released from prison due to a remission of non-violent offenders approved by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has said. South Africa’s prison service, which had granted …

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South Africa's ruling party expels former top official accused of corruption
1 year, 6 months ago

South Africa's ruling party expels former top official accused of corruption

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party expelled its former …

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Tanzania's first female president on visit to South Africa
1 year, 9 months ago

Tanzania's first female president on visit to South Africa

The Independent  

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South Africa’s president confronted by daunting challenges
2 years, 7 months ago

South Africa’s president confronted by daunting challenges

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — Shouted down by angry mineworkers, defied within his party over his anti-corruption drive, derided as ineffective by the opposition — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces daunting political challenges. “While the main grievance appeared to be about wage negotiations at nearby mines, the workers’ actions demonstrated a broader level of discontent,” Ramaphosa wrote in his weekly letter to …

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Archbishop Desmond Tutu, South Africa's anti-apartheid icon, dies at 90; PM Modi, others pay tribute
2 years, 11 months ago

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, South Africa's anti-apartheid icon, dies at 90; PM Modi, others pay tribute

India TV News  

Highlights Tutu, who previously survived tuberculosis, had undergone a surgery for prostate cancer in 1997 Archbishop Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s anti-apartheid icon who won the Nobel Peace Prize PM Modi, Dalia Lama, other leaders across the world paid their tributes on Tutu's death Archbishop Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s anti-apartheid icon who won the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting racial discrimination …

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November 28, 2021 new Covid-19 variant updates
3 years ago

November 28, 2021 new Covid-19 variant updates

CNN  

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks to press on November 23, in Pretoria, South Africa. In an address to the nation on Sunday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa criticized a growing list of countries that have instituted travel bans against South Africa and its neighbors over the emerging Omicron variant of Covid-19. “We are deeply disappointed by the decision of …

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Oscars 2021: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa lauds My Octopus Teacher for Best Docu win
3 years, 7 months ago

Oscars 2021: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa lauds My Octopus Teacher for Best Docu win

Firstpost  

Cyril Ramaphosa said My Octopus Teacher has “opened a window into the natural beauty and diversity of #SouthAfrica’s oceans and marine ecosystems.” South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded the documentary My Octopus Teacher which has won an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature, saying it has opened a window into the natural beauty and diversity of the country’s oceans and …

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270 million extra Covid vaccine doses secured for Africa
3 years, 11 months ago

270 million extra Covid vaccine doses secured for Africa

CNN  

Johannesburg CNN — The African Union has secured an additional 270 million Covid vaccines doses for African countries, but it still may not be enough to meet demand for the region, the African Vaccine Acquisition Task Team announced Wednesday. All 270 million vaccine doses will be made available this year with at least 50 million being available for the crucial …

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South Africans swap firecrackers for candles amid pandemic
3 years, 11 months ago

South Africans swap firecrackers for candles amid pandemic

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — Many South Africans swapped firecrackers for candles to mark New Year’s Eve amid COVID-19 restrictions including a nighttime curfew. Instead of ushering in 2021 at packed events with dance music and fireworks, many South Africans responded to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call to light a candle to honor those who have died in the pandemic and the health workers …

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