Nelson Mandela
Ndou ‘shares Mandela’s dream’ in fight for SA office
World
Lovemore Ndou forged a career in the boxing ring and became a world champion three times, but he is now fighting for ...
It’s 30 years since apartheid ended. South Africa’s celebrations are set against growing discontent
World
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — South Africa marked 30 years since the end of apartheid and the birth of its democracy with ...
South Africa remembers an historic election every April 27. Here’s why this year is so poignant
Politics
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africans celebrate their “Freedom Day” every April 27, when they remember their country’s pivotal first ...
Jacob Zuma leads 3-0 in court battles
World
South Africa’s battle-scarred former President Jacob Zuma is proving he still has a winning streak – recently scoring a hat-trick in the ...
How South Africa’s former leader Zuma turned on his allies and became a surprise election foe
Politics
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa faces an unusual national election this year, its seventh vote since transitioning from white minority rule to ...
Why South Africa is facing a turning point in May’s national election and who the major players are
Politics
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Polls suggest South Africa will face a historic turning point in a national election in May ...
South African opposition party to boycott president’s speech to Parliament ahead of elections
World
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s third-largest political party said it will boycott President Cyril Ramaphosa’s annual speech to Parliament ...
Hamas demands Israel release Marwan Barghouti, a man some Palestinians see as their Nelson Mandela
World
JERUSALEM (AP) — He’s viewed by some Palestinians as their Nelson Mandela, and he’s a prime candidate to become their president in ...
South Africa’s ruling ANC suspends former president Zuma for backing a new party in elections
Politics
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s ruling party suspended former President Jacob Zuma on Monday after he gave his backing ...
Peter Magubane, a South African photographer who captured 40 years of apartheid, dies at age 91
World
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Peter Magubane, a fearless photographer who captured the violence and horror of South Africa’s apartheid era ...
