South Africa’s national unity government at odds over war in Ukraine
Tensions between coalition’s two largest members compounded by starkly different view on the conflict
African National Congress
Cordial coalition finding its feet in South Africa
The African National Congress and Democratic Alliance are getting along nicely in government - but there are tests to come
Devastating South African flooding provokes climate change debate
Some locals in KwaZulu-Natal blame poor governance for exacerbating problem
Ramaphosa pledges measures to strengthen S Africa security agencies
Report on violence in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal ‘deeply disturbing’, president says
The Irishman who fought with Mandela for freedom
Born to Irish immigrant parents in Johannesburg in 1915, Michael Harmel was an important anti-apartheid activist
Apartheid timeline: Key dates in the end of white rule in South Africa
Nelson Mandela and seven others were sentenced to life imprisonment in 1964
South Africa’s ANC ready for opposition in local councils after heavy losses
Country’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, says his party will not enter coalitions ‘at all costs’
State agents loyal to Zuma may have sparked mass riots, says Ramaphosa
South African president tells inquiry of fears that some security operatives had gone rogue
Zuma released from prison to attend brother’s funeral
Release of former SA president goes without incidence despite fears of unrest reigniting
The Irish Times view on the jailing of Jacob Zuma
Although widely discredited, South Africa’s 79-year-old former president fights on
South Africa unrest worsens after jailing of Jacob Zuma
Troops deployed to help police after six people killed as looting and rioting spreads
Violence spreads to South Africa’s economic hub in wake of Zuma jailing
Police say criminals are taking advantage of unrest caused by former president’s jailing
Jacob Zuma seeks to challenge his incarceration after starting jail term
South African former president jailed for 15 months over refusal to appear at inquiry
South African police push back on Zuma arrest
Concerns fuelled that governing ANC is reluctant to jail its former leader
Matt Williams: We did not achieve our mission in boycotting apartheid South Africa
Lions squad waiting in a biosecure bubble to play hosts raises some serious questions
South Africa ex-president Jacob Zuma sentenced to 15 months in prison
Former ANC leader guilty of contempt of court for failure to appear before corruption inquiry
Dubliner whose daughter was murdered by white supremacists dies in Johannesburg
John Keane, who left Ireland for Africa as teenager, was 92
South Africa under pressure in race to vaccinate older people
Slow start to rollout blamed for country being unlikely to meet Covid innoculation goals
Senior member of South Africa’s ruling ANC contests party suspension
Ace Magashule, who is accused of corruption, argues step-aside rule is unconstitutional
Corruption was rife in South Africa’s ANC, Ramaphosa tells inquiry
President says ruling party determined to root out the malaise
South African president takes high-stakes gamble on corruption inquiry
Cyril Ramaphosa hopes his appearance will help make break from ANC’s corrupt image
Senior ANC official accused of corruption vows to clear his name
Legal proceedings against Ace Magashule and 15 co-accused postponed to August 11th
South Africa’s ANC faces dilemma over former president Zuma
Ex-president refuses to abide by court ruling obliging him to answer questions at inquiry
South Africa closes land borders as coronavirus cases spiral
New South African Covid strain suspected of being a significant contributing factor
SA ruling party member accused of corruption to face ‘toothless’ committee
Cyril Ramaphosa promises party officials accused of serious crimes would be sidelined
Jacob Zuma absconds from corruption inquiry after recusal bid fails
South Africa’s former president defies summons as he fails in attempt to remove judge
Senior ANC figure to appear in court in South Africa on corruption charges
Party general secretary and Zuma ally Ace Magashule denies role in alleged asbestos scam
Cyril Ramaphosa empowered as ANC backs anti-corruption drive
South African president calls on executive committee to purge party officials charged with wrongdoing
South African president under pressure over ANC corruption in pandemic
Ruling party members involved in fraud related to coronavirus contract tenders
South African government under fire after reinstating lockdown measures
Opposition criticises new rules, which include a ban on the sale of alcohol
Coronavirus: South Africa awaits peak with ‘fatigue setting in’
Minister for health ‘extremely concerned’ about public ‘letting their guard down’
South African bank looting suspects plead not guilty
Seven face charges of racketeering, theft, fraud, corruption and money laundering at VBS
Sporting Controversies: Rugby’s relationship with apartheid all there in black and white
The IRFU’s role in the sport’s dealings with with South Africa is not one to be proud of
Coronavirus: South Africa’s race-based relief fund faces court challenge
Tourism businesses are being awarded Covid-19 aid based on their compliance with black economic empowerment policies
‘Irrational and unlawful’ finding against Ramaphosa set aside
Inquiry last year had found South African leader should be investigated over €28,000 donation
South African budget most important since end of apartheid
Government under pressure to deliver plan that saves country from ‘economic meltdown’
South African court issues arrest warrant for absent Jacob Zuma
Ex-president skips court date on medical grounds but judge questions validity of sick note
Ramaphosa’s early progress has been structural and subtle
Rating agencies rash to gauge South African president by economic measures alone, analysts say
Democratic Alliance party loses control of key S African councils
Analysts warn party may never reclaim support lost among black voter base
Zuma’s country home in peril as financial woes accumulate
Liquidators seek to recoup mortgage on former South African president’s property
Robert Mugabe obituary: Zimbabwe liberator turned ruthless despot
President once hailed as beacon of African liberation whose rule bankrupted country
S African business leader’s fatal crash subject of police inquiry
CEO Gavin Watson died day before questioning at tax investigation into his affairs
Apartheid-era flag outlawed by court in Johannesburg
Gratuitous use of South African flag from white rule period deemed hate speech
Troops deployed in Cape Town failing to dampen gang violence
Cape Flats has had 900 gang-related murders this year as politicians argue over resources
South Africa’s corruption watchdog back in court
Calls for dismissal of public protector amid concerns over competence and neutrality
Inquiry told ANC sold farmers ‘pipe dream’
Alleged corruption involved Indian family and South African officials
Jacob Zuma rejects claim Gupta family shaped choice of ministers
South African public sector corruption inquiry investigates role of former leader
Jacob Zuma: corruption allegations are an ‘international conspiracy’
Former SA president tells inquiry that he and Gupta business family were just ‘friends’
Jacob Zuma employs scattergun approach to target his enemies
Analysis: The former South African president’s nervousness during the commission inquiry is at odds with his earlier easiness
South African voters pulled to the extremes as race rears its ugly head
Cape Town Letter: Disillusionment with corruption-tainted ANC spurs voter flight
Ramaphosa cuts cabinet size amid pressure on corruption
Equal number of men and women named as ministers for first time in South Africa
Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in as South Africa’s president
ANC leader warns South Africans of challenges facing the country as he takes oath
Ramaphosa to outline government aims at inauguration
ANC leader to be sworn in as South Africa’s fifth post-apartheid president in Pretoria
Zuma employing ‘Stalingrad defence’ as legal stalling strategy
Court told former S African president delaying prosecution on corruption charges
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