South African President

South Africa’s election could bring a defining moment — and new complications. Here’s what to know

Politics
Amanda Smith

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s election will determine how weary the country has become of the ruling African National ...

South Africa remembers an historic election every April 27. Here’s why this year is so poignant

Politics
Amanda Smith

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africans celebrate their “Freedom Day” every April 27, when they remember their country’s pivotal first ...

South Africa’s ANC fails in bid to ban former leader Zuma’s party from polls

Politics
Amanda Smith

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A South African court on Tuesday dismissed the ruling party’s case demanding a rival opposition party be deregistered and ...

South Africa’s ruling ANC takes rival party to court in fractious buildup to election

Politics
Amanda Smith

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s ruling African National Congress is taking the independent electoral body and a rival political ...

Why South Africa is facing a turning point in May’s national election and who the major players are

Politics
Amanda Smith

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Polls suggest South Africa will face a historic turning point in a national election in May ...