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South African deputy president sworn-in as MP delayed

on: May 22, 2019In: Africa

South Africa’s deputy president, David Mabuza, will not be sworn in as a lawmaker on Wednesday after requesting a postponement to address allegations he brought the ruling African National C... Read more

The African National Congress(ANC) keeps power in South Africa but scandals cost it votes

on: May 11, 2019In: Africa

The African National Congress(ANC) easily won South Africa’s general election but its share of the vote fell, reflecting anger at corruption scandals and racial inequalities that remain entr... Read more

South Africa counts votes as Ramaphosa’s ANC looks to retain power

on: May 09, 2019In: Africa

South African elections officials counted ballot papers early on Thursday, a day after a vote seen as the toughest test yet for the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party 25 years afte... Read more

Death toll in South Africa rains approaching 70, official says

on: April 25, 2019In: Africa

Almost 70 people have been killed in South Africa after torrential rains along the eastern coast, an official said on Thursday, and rescuers are still recovering bodies. KwaZulu-Natal provin... Read more