An application from the former president to end a case accusing him of receiving bribes from an arms manufacturer was dismissed. He could appeal.
Tag: South Africa
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Gave $16 Million to South African Model
Saad Hariri did not make the payments while he was prime minister, South African court records show, but the revelation is likely to tarnish his image.
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.
A Simple Regimen Can Prevent TB. Why Aren’t More People on It?
Two antibiotics, taken for a month, can stop a leading killer. But “when it’s for TB, people just sort of shrug.”
Anti-Immigrant Venom Killed Their South African Dreams
Hundreds of Nigerians fleeing mob attacks have been airlifted out of South Africa, leaving behind their jobs and stores, homes and hopes.
Golf Homes: What $1 Million Will Buy
Do you prefer your golf home to be in the desert or the jungle? Or perhaps South Africa’s wine lands?
South African Riots Over ‘Xenophobia’ Prompt Backlash Across Africa
After rioters in Johannesburg targeted immigrants from other African countries, South Africa has been hit with boycotts and cancellations of soccer games and concerts.
South African Riots Kill Five and Spur Cries of Xenophobia
The violence in Johannesburg appeared to target shops owned by foreigners. It follows a spate of similar riots in South Africa that galvanized resentment toward outsiders.
One More Way to Die: Delivering Food in Cape Town’s Gig Economy
As food-delivery apps take off in South Africa, thousands of motorbike riders, many migrants desperate for work, have signed up. For some, it is their last job.
As Gang Murders Surge, South Africa Sends Army to Cape Town, and the City Cheers
Cape Town has become one of the world’s most dangerous cities, and the government has deployed troops to quell the violence. Many residents welcome the soldiers’ presence, but worry about what’s next.