The agreements follows years of negotiations to bring an end to sporadic violence that has persisted since a bloody civil war ended in 1992.
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Jacob Zuma Says Corruption Allegations Were a Conspiracy to Oust Him
The former president of South Africa is accused of taking part in systematic looting of state resources by wealthy allies and African National Congress leaders.
South African Wine Farmer in Land Dispute Is Shot Dead
It was too soon to say whether the killing of Stefan Smit, a prominent white farmer, was a random criminal act or was related to bitter arguments about land ownership.
South Africa’s President Reappoints Deputy Accused of Graft
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa reappointed David Mabuza, a power broker long accused of corruption, as his deputy president.
South Africa’s Deputy President, Accused of Corruption, Faces Uncertain Future
David Mabuza postponed his swearing-in to the National Assembly to address allegations of graft, leaving it unclear whether he could continue in his post.
South Africa’s Elections: A Weakened A.N.C. Clings to Victory
The African National Congress was poised to keep control of the government, but widespread voter dissatisfaction looks to have led to its poorest electoral showing ever.
A.N.C. Leads in South Africa Election, as Voters Give Party ‘One Last Chance’
The African National Congress was expected to win votes it needed to stay in power, but to fall short of the 60 percent threshold it has met since coming to power in 1994.
‘Trust in Cyril Ramaphosa’? South Africa Election Tests A.N.C. Leader’s Strength
Many question whether the president can outflank party rivals and root out the corruption that has come to define the party of Nelson Mandela, the African National Congress.
South Africa’s Middle Class Sours on Mandela’s Party, Tainted by Corruption
President Cyril Ramaphosa is pushing to win back the support of black middle-class voters in Wednesday’s election, but many are outraged over the endemic corruption in the African National Congress.
South Africa Voters in the Dark About Who is Financing Elections
With a pivotal general election this week, South Africans know little about how the A.N.C. and other parties are financing their campaigns. A new law won’t help.