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South African radio presenter among five charged over Russia recruitment plot
A radio presenter with South Africa's public broadcaster has appeared in court on a charge related to the alleged recruitment of men for…
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S African ex-leader Zuma’s daughter quits parliament amid Russia war claims
A daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma has resigned from parliament amid allegations that she lured 17 men to fight as…
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Zuma's daughter resigns as MP over South Africa-Russia mercenary recruitment scandal
The daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma has resigned as an MP following allegations that she tricked 17 men to fight for…
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Daughter of ex-South Africa president Zuma faces trial over deadly riots. Here's what to know
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, appeared in court on Monday for her…
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Zuma's daughter to appear in court over South Africa riots, reports say
The daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, will be charged for her alleged involvement in the 2021…
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South Africa's radical opposition rocked by high-profile defections
South Africa's radical opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), appears to be on a downward spiral after another…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Zuma's MK party to join South Africa's opposition alliance
South Africa’s former president, Jacob Zuma, has said his political party - uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) - will join the opposition alliance in…
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South African political party led by Zuma seeks to halt parliament election of country's president
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's third biggest political party, led by former president Jacob Zuma, has filed legal papers seeking to…
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Behind the 'Zuma tsunami' in South Africa
Elected, accused of corruption - fired, accused of rape - acquitted, elected president, accused of corruption again - denied again,…
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South Africa president faces up to poor poll result
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described South Africa's election results as a victory for its democracy, despite his African National…
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What the ANC's legacy means for South Africa's past and future
Mavuso Msimang read the writing on the wall last year and now the people of South Africa have confirmed what he saw. The veteran of the…
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Former South Africa leader Zuma threatens legal action over allegations of election irregularities
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Former President Jacob Zuma threatened Saturday to take legal action seeking to stop the announcement of South…
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South Africa's ANC loses its majority leading to tense coalition talks
The News South Africa’s ruling African National Congress has lost its parliamentary majority for the first time, leading to what is likely…
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Who's up, who's down in South Africa's election - and why
South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) looks set to lose its parliamentary majority for the first time since Nelson…
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South Africa election 2024: When will we know the result?
The votes are being counted in South Africa after Wednesday's general election. Ahead of the ballot, opinion polls had been suggesting…
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First results announced from South Africa election
The first results have been announced from what is seen as South Africa's most closely fought elections since the African National…
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Early results in South Africa's election show ANC losing majority
By Alexander Winning and Kopano Gumbi MIDRAND, South Africa (Reuters) -The African National Congress appeared on course to lose the…
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South Africa's surprise election challenger is evoking the past anti-apartheid struggle
DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — The 59-year-old Dumisani Ndlovu has voted in every South Africa national election since he and the rest of the…
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The ANC hopes to conquer but will it struggle in South Africa poll?
Under the banner Siyanqoba (Zulu for We Are Conquering), South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) held its final rally on…
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Former South African president Jacob Zuma criticizes top court over election disqualification
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Former South African President Jacob Zuma on Thursday criticized the country's highest court and his former…