As the International Criminal Court seeks to arrest Vladimir Putin, South Africa objects to its “unfair treatment” of some countries, but sends mixed signals about withdrawing.
Author: John Eligon
U.A.E. Denies Extradition for Gupta Brothers, Accused of Corruption in South Africa
The businessmen Atul and Rajesh Gupta were implicated in the looting of state funds under President Jacob Zuma. They fled to the United Arab Emirates about five years ago.
Oscar Pistorius, Olympian Convicted of Murder, Is Denied Parole
Mr. Pistorius, who has maintained that the killing was an accident and that he is remorseful, has served almost half of his 15-year sentence.
Corruption Watchdog Moves to Clear Cyril Ramaphosa
After $580,000 was stolen from a sofa of President Cyril Ramaphosa, his head of security skirted regulations, but the president did not, according to a preliminary report by a corruption watchdog.
South Africa and Russia Are Old Friends. A War Isn’t Going to Change That.
South Africa is set to start joint naval drills with Russia and China, despite criticism from American, European and even some South African officials that it looks like an endorsement of Russia’s Ukraine war.
AKA, Influential South African Rapper, Is Fatally Shot
The rapper, whose legal name was Kiernan Forbes, was one of the most formidable songwriters in South African hip-hop. He and another man were killed outside a restaurant on Friday.
Hundreds Gather to Memorialize Renowned African Human Rights Lawyer
Thulani Maseko, who had pushed for years to end Africa’s last absolute monarchy, in Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, was killed in front of his wife and two young children.
A Vibrant Nightlife Scene Booms in South Africa’s Townships
Clubs in Khayelitsha, the nation’s second largest township, are attracting Black professionals with entertainment that “we love, we want.”
White Men Charged in Attack on Black Teenagers at Pool in South Africa
Two youths who tried to use a pool at a resort on Christmas Day said they were told it was for “white people only.” The violent encounter led to a charge of attempted murder and a call by the president to battle racism.