South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in soup over keeping millions of dollars in cash at his farm
Ramaphosa was one of the main beneficiaries from the ANC's policy of Black Economic Empowerment, which was meant to reduce inequality but which, critics said, led to well-connected senior ANC people acquiring assets at knock-down prices.
Dec 03, 2022, 09:19 AM IST
India's Army, Air Force and Navy to soon be under single leadership command
The government has made the provision as part of its policy to ensure operational synergies among the three services, official sources have said.
Mar 19, 2018, 21:05 PM IST
South African President Jacob Zuma quits amid corruption claims
South African President Jacob Zuma on Wednesday resigned from his office mid corruption claims.
Feb 15, 2018, 06:17 AM IST
South African opposition calls for new election, accused of hallucinating
Jacob Zuma, who has held power since 2009, has now survived nine no-confidence votes despite a record in office marred by allegations of sleaze and influence-peddling. He hailed his win as a victory for the ANC.
Aug 09, 2017, 21:45 PM IST
South Africa's parliament Speaker allows secret ballot in Zuma no-confidence vote
The rand extended its gains after her announcement.
Aug 07, 2017, 19:40 PM IST
South Africa's top trade union tells Zuma to go
South Africa's powerful trade union federation Cosatu, a key coalition partner of the ruling ANC, on Tuesday called for embattled President Jacob Zuma to resign following a deeply unpopular cabinet reshuffle.
Apr 04, 2017, 18:00 PM IST
South African opposition seeks court order to bar military from parliament
South Africa`s opposition Democratic Alliance said on Friday it was seeking a court ruling on the deployment of armed soldiers in parliament saying the move, during President Jacob Zuma`s state-of-the-nation speech
Feb 10, 2017, 16:10 PM IST
ANC concedes local election defeat in key South Africa city
South Africa`s African National Congress (ANC) conceded defeat Friday in the city of Port Elizabeth as local election results underlined the declining popularity of the party that led the anti-apartheid struggle.
Aug 05, 2016, 14:41 PM IST
ANC suffers major setback in South Africa local polls
South Africa's local elections delivered a sharp setback to the African National Congress (ANC) on Thursday, as partial results showed falling support for the party that ended apartheid.
Aug 05, 2016, 00:53 AM IST
