As votes trickled in, the power and influence of the African National Congress, which has led the country for 30 years, appeared to be waning.
Author: Lynsey Chutel
South Africa’s Highest Court Says Jacob Zuma Can’t Serve in Parliament
With elections just over a week away, the political comeback of the former president has presented a major test for the country’s young democracy.
‘Alarm Bells’ Were Ringing: Johannesburg Officials Faulted Over Deadly Fire
Although a resident confessed to setting the August 2023 blaze that killed 76 people in a dilapidated building, a report found that officials had ignored warning signs for years.
Jacob Zuma Will Run Again in South Africa’s Presidential Election
The 81-year-old former leader has been cleared to appear on the ballot as an opposition candidate in May’s parliamentary election. Unless the decision is reversed, he could become a kingmaker — or even president once again.
What’s Causing Cape Town to Smell? A Ship Full of Cows.
As the stench wafted more than a mile inland, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals found a buildup of dung in the animals’ cramped holding pens.
South Africa’s Governing Party Suspends Ex-Leader Jacob Zuma
After defending the former South African president and party leader during a slew of corruption scandals, the country’s powerful governing party punished him for endorsing the opposition.
Man Arrested on 77 Counts of Murder in Johannesburg Blaze
The police said a 29-year-old had confessed to starting the August fire that tore through a derelict, overcrowded building occupied by poor people.
Oscar Pistorius, Olympic Athlete Convicted of Murder, Is Released
The South African sprinter, whose trial for the 2013 killing of his girlfriend drew intense global interest, served more than seven years in prison.
Oscar Pistorius, Olympic Athlete Convicted of Murder, to Be Paroled
The South African sprinter, who garnered global headlines after killing his girlfriend in 2013, will be released in January after meeting the requirements for parole.
Dutch Royals Confront South Africa’s Colonial Legacy
The king has previously apologized for his family’s role in slavery, but some South Africans seek a direct apology and reparations from the Netherlands.