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.
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Ex-Leader of South Africa Legislature Is Arrested on Corruption Charges
The legal problems of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula expose the governing African National Congress to one of its biggest weaknesses — corruption allegations — before a crucial national election.
Former President Zuma Threatens ANC Hold on South Africa
Six years after he was forced from office, former President Jacob Zuma, who still has a loyal following, is campaigning for opponents of the party he once led, the African National Congress.
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.
With Genocide Case Against Israel, South Africa Challenges Western-Led Order
After arguing its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, South Africa won praise for standing up for Palestinians under Israeli bombardment in Gaza.
With Genocide Case Against Israel, South Africa Challenges Western-led Order
After arguing its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, South Africa won praise for standing up for Palestinians under Israeli bombardment in Gaza.
‘More Than Just Rugby’: Championship Generates Harmony in South Africa
South Africans are savoring a second consecutive World Cup victory, producing a racial unity that even Hollywood couldn’t make up and an escape from the country’s troubles.
Officials Knew of Problems at Building That Caught Fire in South Africa
An extensive paper trail reveals that the authorities in Johannesburg were warned repeatedly about the dangers in the derelict building where 76 people died in a fire this week.
Officials in South Africa Knew About the Problems at a ‘Bad Building,’ but Did Nothing
An extensive paper trail reveals that the authorities in Johannesburg knew about the litany of dangers in the derelict building where 76 people died in a fire this week.
China Works to Expand its Sway in Africa Amid Rivalry With the U.S.
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, pitches his country as a leader of the developing world, rallying support for an alternative to the U.S.-dominated global order.