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The G20 has ‘shock absorbers’ to deal with Trump’s return as US president, South Africa says
2 weeks, 6 days ago

The G20 has ‘shock absorbers’ to deal with Trump’s return as US president, South Africa says

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The Group of 20 has sufficient “shock absorbers” to function effectively if the incoming Donald Trump administration promotes an America First policy at the expense of international cooperation, South Africa’s leader said Tuesday as his country took over the bloc’s presidency. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would elevate the impact of climate change …

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Conflict in South Africa’s coalition government is ‘not catastrophic,’ says major party leader
3 months, 1 week ago

Conflict in South Africa’s coalition government is ‘not catastrophic,’ says major party leader

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Conflict is likely among partners in South Africa’s new coalition government but that won’t be “catastrophic” for its hopes of turning around the country, the leader of the second biggest political party said Thursday. Steenhuisen said that there would likely be many moments of disagreement between his center-right DA and the left-leaning ANC over the …

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South Africa’s President Ramaphosa is reelected for second term after a dramatic late coalition deal
6 months, 1 week ago

South Africa’s President Ramaphosa is reelected for second term after a dramatic late coalition deal

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was reelected by lawmakers for a second term on Friday, after his party struck a dramatic late coalition deal with a former political foe just hours before the vote. During a break in what turned out to be a marathon parliamentary session, the ANC signed the last-minute agreement with the …

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South Africa’s ANC says it has broad agreement with main opposition, others on coalition government
6 months, 1 week ago

South Africa’s ANC says it has broad agreement with main opposition, others on coalition government

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa’s African National Congress party said Thursday that it has a broad agreement with the main opposition and other parties to form a coalition government and end a political deadlock after the ANC lost its 30-year majority in an election two weeks ago. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula told reporters that the main opposition Democratic …

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Why South Africa’s ANC wants a national unity gov’t after election setback
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Why South Africa’s ANC wants a national unity gov’t after election setback

Al Jazeera  

A broad coalition like the one President Ramaphosa outlined on Thursday leaves the ANC less vulnerable to pressures from any one partner. Johannesburg, South Africa — Reeling from its worst electoral performance in 30 years, South Africa’s ruling African National Congress on Thursday said it would seek to stitch together a “Government of National Unity” to administer the nation. After …

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South Africa braces for what may be a milestone election. Here is a guide to the main players
7 months, 1 week ago

South Africa braces for what may be a milestone election. Here is a guide to the main players

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — After 30 years of dominating South African politics, the ruling African National Congress will face its toughest election this month as most opinion polls predict it will lose its parliamentary majority for the first time. As South Africa braces itself for the possibility of its most important change since the end of apartheid, here are …

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A campaign ad by a South African party showing a burning flag is called treason by the president
7 months, 1 week ago

A campaign ad by a South African party showing a burning flag is called treason by the president

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A campaign video for South Africa’s opposition party showing the country’s flag in flames has stoked tensions just weeks ahead of national elections that are seen as the most pivotal since the end of the apartheid system of racial segregation 30 years ago. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who leads the ANC, has called the …

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It’s 30 years since apartheid ended. South Africa’s celebrations are set against growing discontent
7 months, 3 weeks ago

It’s 30 years since apartheid ended. South Africa’s celebrations are set against growing discontent

Associated Press  

PRETORIA, South Africa — South Africa marked 30 years since the end of apartheid and the birth of its democracy with a ceremony in the capital Saturday that included a 21-gun salute and the waving of the nation’s multicolored flag. But this Freedom Day holiday marking that day fell amid a poignant backdrop: Analysts and polls predict that the waning …

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Ramaphosa hails ANC record as South Africa marks 30 years of democracy
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ramaphosa hails ANC record as South Africa marks 30 years of democracy

Al Jazeera  

President Cyril Ramaphosa lauds South Africa’s achievements under his party’s leadership since the end of apartheid in 1994. President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed South Africa’s achievements under his party’s leadership as the country celebrated 30 years of democracy since the end of apartheid. Freedom’s bells rang across our great country,” Ramaphosa, 71, said on Saturday, reminding South Africans about the …

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South Africa’s ruling party fields election candidates who have faced graft allegations
9 months, 1 week ago

South Africa’s ruling party fields election candidates who have faced graft allegations

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa’s ruling African National Congress said Monday that six officials facing accusations of corruption have been included on its list of candidates for this year’s election, bringing more scrutiny on a party that already has had its reputation badly damaged by graft. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula told reporters that four of the six were …

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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 African president defends 30 years of ANC rule in speech to Parliament ahead of elections
10 months, 2 weeks ago

South African president defends 30 years of ANC rule in speech to Parliament ahead of elections

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — President Cyril Ramaphosa insisted Thursday that his ruling African National Congress party is making progress in addressing South Africa’s problems such as record unemployment, an electricity crisis and corruption allegations that have even dented his own reputation. Ramaphosa’s nearly two-hour State of the Nation speech to Parliament was largely a defense of his first term …

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South Africa poll battle heats up as ruling ANC suspends former President Jacob Zuma
10 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa poll battle heats up as ruling ANC suspends former President Jacob Zuma

Firstpost  

South Africa’s ruling party the African National Congress on Monday suspended former President Jacob Zuma after he pledged his support to a new political party for the upcoming national elections. Zuma, who led the ANC from 2007 to 2017 and served as president of South Africa from 2009 to 2018, has been at odds with Ramaphosa’s leadership. The ANC said …

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South Africa’s ruling ANC suspends former president Zuma for backing a new party in elections
10 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa’s ruling ANC suspends former president Zuma for backing a new party in elections

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa’s ruling party suspended former President Jacob Zuma on Monday after he gave his backing to a new political party for this year’s national elections. The announcement followed weeks of intrigue over whether the ANC would act against Zuma, who led the ANC from 2007-2017 and was president of Africa’s most advanced economy from …

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Sudan paramilitary leader says he’s committed to cease-fire, but no progress on proposed peace talks
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Sudan paramilitary leader says he’s committed to cease-fire, but no progress on proposed peace talks

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Sudanese paramilitary leader Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo said Thursday he was committed to a cease-fire to end the devastating war that has wrecked his country, even as fighting continues and there has been no progress on proposed peace talks between Dagalo and Sudan military chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan. Dagalo, leader of the Rapid Support Forces, …

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BRICS condemns Israel war on Gaza in signal to the West
1 year, 1 month ago

BRICS condemns Israel war on Gaza in signal to the West

Al Jazeera  

The grouping, which has previously focused on economic issues, called for an end to ‘war crimes’ in the Gaza conflict. In a virtual summit chaired by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the BRICS grouping denounced attacks on civilians in Palestine and Israel, with many leaders calling the forced displacement of Palestinians, within Gaza or outside the territory, “war crimes.” “We …

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BRICS agrees to welcome six new members, says PM Modi
1 year, 4 months ago

BRICS agrees to welcome six new members, says PM Modi

The Hindu  

In a landmark decision, members of the BRICS on Thursday declared expansion of the grouping by welcoming six new countries into the fold. Announcing the decision at the end of the 15th BRICS summit at Johannesburg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said addition of new members would strengthen the outfit and increase confidence in the idea of multipolar world order. South …

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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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Can Africa and China help end the Russia-Ukraine war?
1 year, 4 months ago

Can Africa and China help end the Russia-Ukraine war?

Al Jazeera  

But if the mood for talks grows, Africa and China hold advantages that could make them vital mediators. In June, the presidents of South Africa, Senegal, Comoros and Zambia visited St Petersburg to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin with a 10-point peace plan aimed at convincing Ukraine and Russia to start negotiations. African nations will need to get rid of …

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Putin won't attend a South Africa summit next month, avoiding possible arrest
1 year, 5 months ago

Putin won't attend a South Africa summit next month, avoiding possible arrest

NPR  

Putin won't attend a South Africa summit next month, avoiding possible arrest Enlarge this image toggle caption Sergei Chirikov/AP Sergei Chirikov/AP JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be attending an economic summit in Johannesburg next month, South Africa's government said Wednesday. "By mutual agreement, President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation will not attend the Summit …

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South African leader says that arresting Putin if he comes to Johannesburg next month would be 'war'
1 year, 5 months ago

South African leader says that arresting Putin if he comes to Johannesburg next month would be 'war'

The Independent  

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South African leader says that arresting Putin if he comes to Johannesburg next month would be ‘war’
1 year, 5 months ago

South African leader says that arresting Putin if he comes to Johannesburg next month would be ‘war’

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s president said Tuesday that arresting Russian President Vladimir Putin — should he show up at an economic summit next month in Johannesburg — would amount to a “declaration of war” by his country. South Africa’s biggest political opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, has tried to compel President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government to pledge to arrest Putin in …

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South Africa says arresting Putin would be ‘declaration of war’
1 year, 5 months ago

South Africa says arresting Putin would be ‘declaration of war’

Al Jazeera  

Putin’s arrest would undermine South African-led mission to end war in Ukraine, President Ramaphosa says. South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa said that any attempt to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin when he visits the country next month would be a declaration of war with Russia. Ramaphosa said in court papers that were released on Tuesday that “Russia has made it …

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‘Ukraine war has to end’: South Africa's Ramaphosa to Vladimir Putin. His reply
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Ukraine war has to end’: South Africa's Ramaphosa to Vladimir Putin. His reply

Hindustan Times  

Russian president Vladimir Putin on Saturday hailed the ‘peace mission’ and 'balanced approach' of the African nations towards the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, and said that he is open to dialogue to implement peace. We are open to a constructive dialogue with all those who want to implement peace based on the principles of justice and respect for the parties' legitimate …

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