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Bail For Accused In S.African Coffin Assault Case

Two white South African farmers accused of pushing a black labourer into a coffin and threatening to burn him alive...

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South African ‘political’ Murderer In Parole Limbo

Inside South Africa's maximum security Groenpunt prison, hawk-eyed guards stroll between rows of wooden benches,...

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South Africa’s ANC Ally Bars Zuma From Its Congress

South Africa's Communist Party, a key ally of the ruling ANC, has banned President Jacob Zuma from addressing its...

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S.Africa’s Zuma Tries To Quell High-Risk Succession Battle

South African President Jacob Zuma on Wednesday sought to calm an increasingly fractious battle to succeed him that is...

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S.Africa Police Asked To Probe Zuma Allies’ Wedding

A South African opposition party on Monday asked police to investigate allegations that taxpayers' money paid for the...

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S. Africa’s Zuma Faces Parliament Vote On Aug 8

South African President Jacob Zuma, who has been weakened by growing criticism from within the ruling ANC party, will...

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Fashion Dominates Africa’s Biggest Horse Race

Combining high fashion with sport, nearly 50,000 racegoers marked the 120th anniversary of Africa's biggest horse race...

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S.Africa’s Zuma Admits ANC Damaged By Corruption

South African President Jacob Zuma admitted Friday the ruling ANC party is beset by corruption and divisions that could...

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S.Africa’s ANC Seeks To ‘self-Correct’ At Policy Meet

South Africa's ruling ANC party will look to "self-correct" at a six-day meeting starting Friday, a senior official...

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Africa’s Highest Cocaine Transit Points

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has released her latest report on the transportation and use of...

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Court Allows Secret Zuma Confidence Vote

South Africa’s highest court has ruled that a vote of no-confidence against President Jacob Zuma can be held in...

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South Africa Court Allows Secret Zuma No-Confidence Vote

South Africa’s highest court has ruled that a vote of no-confidence against President Jacob Zuma can be held in...

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Top S.Africa Court Okays Secret Ballots In Zuma No-Confidence Vote

South Africa's highest court on Thursday ruled that lawmakers can cast secret ballots in a no-confidence vote in...

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South Africa Opposition Lay Graft Charges Against Zuma, Finance…

South Africa's leftist opposition party on Friday laid graft charges against President Jacob Zuma and his new finance...

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S.Africa’s ANC ‘damaged’ By Zuma Scandals, Party Says

The corruption scandals engulfing South African President Jacob Zuma have done huge damage to the ruling African...

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S.Africa In Recession As Economy Shrinks 0.7% In Q1

South Africa's economy unexpectedly contracted in the first quarter of this year, pushing the continent's most advanced...

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ANC Calls For Zuma GuptaLeaks Investigation

South Africa’s ruling party has called for an investigation into emails which appear to show allegedly corrupt links...

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Leaked Emails Fuel Trouble For S.Africa’s Embattled Zuma

South Africa's ruling ANC party on Friday asked the government to explain leaked emails detailing alleged bribes and...

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S. Africa’s Zuma Survives Renewed Calls To Resign

South African President Jacob Zuma survived fresh calls within the ruling ANC party for him to resign, party officials...