Jacob Zuma

As many as 30 ministerial changes were announced by South Africa's new president, Cyril Ramaphosa.

Vasudevan Sridharan Feb 27, 2018

The British Commonwealth came out of mutual dependency and ghosts of empire past which would not sleep.

Yasmin Alibhai-Brown Feb 16, 2018

Jacob Zuma has quit as president of South Africa. He has been embroiled in a rape trial, corruption, an arms deal, using public money for his home and association with the Guptas.

David Sim Feb 14, 2018

The ruling party's senior figures hold emergency meeting with the South African president urging him to resign.

Vasudevan Sridharan Feb 05, 2018

Fate of Mugabe family unclear as reports suggest sacked vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is very close to military figures, is back in the country.

Ludovica Iaccino Nov 15, 2017

FCA to investigate whether UK lenders were involved in the scandal involving South Africa President Jacob Zuma and the Gupta family.

Dan Cancian Oct 19, 2017

It has been expelled for five years and chief executive James Henderson has resigned.

Brendan Cole Sep 04, 2017

"Jacob Zuma cannot welcome an illegitimate president," says protest leader Esaie-Prince Mpinda.

African News Agency Jun 26, 2017

Violence in Cape Town occurred just weeks after President Zuma urged people not to vandalise trains.

Ludovica Iaccino Jun 13, 2017

President has denied allegations that the wealthy Gupta family have bought him a mansion in the UAE.

Isabelle Gerretsen Jun 04, 2017

The uprising in the Finetown neighbourhood of South Africa's biggest city followed unrest this week in nearby Eldorado Park and Ennerdale.

David Sim May 10, 2017

Phalatse suffered from rare genetic disorder that causes rapid ageing but was a 'champion of positivity'.

Elsa Buchanan Apr 12, 2017

Ratings agency warns finance minister sacking and political upheaval 'endangering' economy.

Rachel Middleton Apr 04, 2017

South African rand plunges 5% against the dollar after President Jacob Zuma reshuffles its cabinet.

Dan Cancian Mar 31, 2017

Dollar struggles to regain ground as investors remain doubtful over Trump's policies.

Dan Cancian Mar 28, 2017

Decision comes after latest spate of attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa's capital Pretoria.

Ludovica Iaccino Mar 14, 2017

Abuja urges African Union action to protect foreigners living in South Africa after Pretoria unrest.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 24, 2017

March occurs days after spate of attacks targeting shops and homes owned by foreigners.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 24, 2017

Trump set to have phone calls with South Africa's Jacob Zuma and Buhari on 13 February.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 13, 2017

Punches were thrown in South Africa's parliament as MPs clashed during Zuma's address.

William Watkinson Feb 09, 2017

Guebuza, who died yesterday, was ranked as the seventh most powerful young woman in Africa.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 15, 2016

ANC National Executive Committee to discuss no confidence motion put forward by tourism minister Derek Hanekom.

Ludovica Iaccino Nov 28, 2016

Zimbabwe's President Mugabe is expected to plead for South African investments amid economic crisis.

Elsa Buchanan Nov 03, 2016

Demonstrators react to a government announcement that universities can increase fees by up to 8% next year.

David Sim Sep 21, 2016

Protest sparked after education ministry said universities can increase fees by up to 8%.

Ludovica Iaccino Sep 20, 2016

Hip-hop style musician highlighted social problems affecting the country and appealed to both blacks and whites.

Ludovica Iaccino Sep 19, 2016

For the first time since apartheid, divisions within the ANC are played out in the open.

Elsa Buchanan Sep 05, 2016

Nigeria loses 'largest economy' in Africa title to South Africa as naira weakens and oil prices fall.

Ludovica Iaccino Aug 12, 2016

Lack of jobs and stagnant economy are issues for party in power since end of apartheid in 1994.

Ludovica Iaccino Aug 03, 2016

Journalists fired after challenging SABC's decision not to broadcast footage of protests.

Ludovica Iaccino Jul 26, 2016