Southern Africa elections brought big changes in 2024
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — In Southern Africa, where democracy remains relatively stable, elections held in 2024 saw long-governing liberation parties struggling to survive. Across Africa,…
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Far-right extremist who murdered South African hero to be deported
A notorious far-right extremist, convicted of murdering South African anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani, is set to be deported to his native Poland, the government has said. Janusz Walus, 71,…
Namibia may elect its first-ever female president in elections this week
OSHAKATI, Namibia (AP) — Namibia's Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah could become the country’s first female president if she wins the presidential election Wednesday. At least 1.4…
Ramaphosa won't be charged over farm theft scandal - SA prosecutor
South African prosecutors say they will not pursue criminal charges against President Cyril Ramaphosa in relation to the controversial farm theft scandal that nearly brought down the…
Mayor of South Africa’s Capital Ousted as Coalition Collapses
(Bloomberg) -- The mayor of South Africa’s capital was ousted on Thursday after a multiparty coalition that ruled the city collapsed. Most Read from Bloomberg Cilliers Brink, a member of…
South Africa opposition in turmoil as Malema's deputy jumps ship
A major player on South Africa's political landscape for more than a decade, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has been shaken to the core following the defection of its deputy leader…
Ex-SA President Zuma reportedly expelled from ANC
South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma has been expelled from the African National Congress (ANC), the party he once led, after campaigning for a rival party in the 29 May general…
South Africa's calm opening of parliament heralds new era
South Africa parliament appears to have entered a new era - one of political maturity. The atmosphere was remarkably different from what what had gone before - no interruptions, no chaos…
Impeached judge itching to take on South African president
In a sign of the seismic political changes in South Africa, John Hlophe, a once-celebrated judge whose career ended ignominiously with his impeachment just five months ago, has been…