The double-amputee sprinter has served half his sentence for killing his girlfriend. His victim’s parents were said to be “shocked” at the prospect of his release.
Author: Lynsey Chutel
A.N.C. Suffers Worst Election Setback Since End of Apartheid
In nationwide municipal elections, South Africans rebuked the African National Congress, handing it less than half the collective vote for the first time in its history.
A South African Town Lacks Water and Electricity. But Mayors? It Has Two.
Dysfunctional and collapsing rural towns may test voters’ loyalty to the ruling African National Congress party in nationwide municipal elections on Monday.
They Fought Apartheid in South Africa. Now They Want Veterans’ Benefits.
A protest movement by those who took up arms against apartheid has grown confrontational. More than 50 of them have been charged with kidnapping the country’s defense minister.
Mozambique Closes Beaches Again Due To Low Covid Vaccinations
With only 5 percent of the country’s adults vaccinated, Mozambique took the precaution amid fears of a renewed spread of the coronavirus.
Moderna Says It Will Build a Vaccine Factory in Africa
The American drug manufacturer said it would spend up to $500 million to establish a new facility. Officials and activists pointed to more immediate needs.
Most African Nations Fall Short of W.H.O. Target for Covid Vaccination
Only nine of 52 African countries met the W.H.O.’s benchmark, as the continent continues to lag behind global coronavirus vaccination rates.
South African Court Rejects Zuma’s Plea to Overturn Sentence
The arrest of Jacob Zuma set off days of violent unrest and exposed deep rifts in his party, the African National Congress. But some hailed it as a victory for democracy.
Goodwill Zwelithini ka Bhekuzulu, King of the Zulu Nation, Dies at 72
He led South Africa’s largest ethnic group through decades of change and political turmoil.
Zuma Risks Arrest After Defying South Africa Corruption Inquiry
The former South African president, tainted by corruption scandals, refused to appear before an inquiry panel. The panel’s leader said he would seek an order to imprison Mr. Zuma for contempt.