South Africa is now the epicenter of the pandemic in Africa, with more than 1,000 confirmed cases across the country’s nine provinces.
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Africa Braces for Coronavirus, but Slowly
The virus has not yet hit most of the African continent hard, and neither has social distancing.
Soweto, Once Unified Against Apartheid, Is Now Divided by Wealth
The township was once a symbol of united resistance to a racist regime in South Africa. Now it embodies the class divisions in the country’s black majority.
Mozambique Peace Accord Is Signed, Paving Way for Elections
The agreements follows years of negotiations to bring an end to sporadic violence that has persisted since a bloody civil war ended in 1992.
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.