South Africa: Jacob Zuma in court for corruption case with Thales
Former South African President Jacob Zuma is expected to appear in court this Monday, May 17, at the Pietermaritzburg High Court in his home province […]
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South Africa: Ace Magashule has been suspended as ANC Secretary-general
The ANC’s number two, Ace Magashule, has been suspended. This is the first time in the party’s history. The ANC had been trying for months […]
South Africa: Ramaphosa testifies before anti-corruption commission
President Cyril Ramaphosa spent the day before an anti-corruption commission. The Zondo Commission has been charged since 2018 with investigating suspected fraud and corruption within […]
South Africa: Two years in prison demanded for the former President Jacob Zuma
The noose is tightening around former president Jacob Zuma, who is mired in cases of embezzlement. On Monday, the commission charged with investigating corruption under […]
South Africa: An arrest warrant issued against ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule for corruption
ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule, a figure from South Africa’s ruling party, is under arrest. He is accused of corruption in a public contract case […]
South Africa Finance Minister asks President to relieve him
South Africa’s Nhlanhla Nene has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa, who appointed him finance minister last year, to relieve him of his duties, The Sowetan newspaper […]
SA’s Ramaphosa backtracks on nuclear deal with Russia
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday told Russian President Vladimir Putin that his country is not ready to sign a nuclear power deal as […]
South Africa: Jacob Zuma’s son faces strict bail conditions over graft
Son of the former South African President Jacob Zuma has been released on bail on Monday after appearing briefly on a charge of corruption in […]
South Africa’s President donates half of his salary to Mandela fund
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that he will donate half of his presidential salary to the Nelson Mandela Thuma Mina Fund, a fund […]
South Africa inks hotly-contested $4.7 billion renewable energy deal
South African government on Wednesday signed a long-delayed and hotly-contested renewable energy contract worth $4.7 billion with independent power producers (IPP). Energy Minister Jeff Radebe […]