Less than 20% of African National Congress voters support President Jacob Zuma: Poll
Only 18 per cent of traditional voters of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party still support President Jacob Zuma, according to a survey on Tuesday.
May 30, 2017, 21:04 PM IST
Zuma ally returns to head South Africa power utility
The former chief executive of South Africa's state-owned power utility is to return to the post.
May 12, 2017, 16:42 PM IST
South African opposition marks Zuma's birthday with protest
Protesters in South Africa are gathering for a demonstration against President Jacob Zuma, who turns 75 Wednesday amid calls for his resignation because of scandals and his dismissal of a widely respected Indian-origin finance minister Pravin Gordhan.
Apr 12, 2017, 15:43 PM IST
South Africans protest against Zuma; violence hits Johannesburg
Violence broke out in Johannesburg as more than 30,000 people marched in South African cities to protest against President Jacob Zuma on Friday, demanding he quit after a cabinet reshuffle triggered the latest crisis of his presidency.
Apr 07, 2017, 16:54 PM IST
South Africans protest against President Jacob Zuma
Thousands of South Africans took to the streets across the country on Friday to protest against President Jacob Zuma and demanding his resignation.
Apr 07, 2017, 15:45 PM IST
South Africa's ANC stands by Zuma, rejects calls for president to quit
South Africa's ruling African National Congress backed President Jacob Zuma after two key allies of the party called for his resignation following a cabinet reshuffle that cost the country one of its investment-grade credit ratings.
Apr 05, 2017, 17:30 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 Africa's Zuma plans to sack finance minister: ally
South African President Jacob Zuma has vowed to sack his respected finance minister.
Mar 30, 2017, 16:18 PM IST
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma condemns violence against foreigners
Anti-immigrant violence has flared sporadically in South Africa against a background of near-record unemployment.
Feb 24, 2017, 12:14 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
South African President Jacob Zuma survives attempted ousting
Zuma has been weakened by a series of scandals but the manoeuvre to oust him took many by surprise in the African National Congress, which has held power since 1994.
South African President Jacob Zuma easily survives no-confidence vote
South Africa`s scandal-hit President Jacob Zuma easily survived a no-confidence vote in parliament Thursday as ruling ANC lawmakers ignored calls from opposition parties to vote him out of office.
Nov 10, 2016, 22:33 PM IST
Calls for South African President Jacob Zuma to resign at no-confidence vote
South Africa`s scandal-hit President Jacob Zuma faced a no-confidence vote in parliament Thursday, with the main opposition party calling on ruling ANC lawmakers to vote him out of office.
Nov 10, 2016, 21:43 PM IST
India to buy S-400 Triumf missile defense system from Russia, signs 16 agreements
Ramping up defence ties, India and Russia on Saturday announced deals worth about Rs 43,000 crores for purchase of state-of-art Russian air defence systems, collaboration in making four stealth frigates and setting up facility for joint production of Kamov helicopters.
Oct 15, 2016, 20:54 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
Jacob Zuma, economy in focus as South Africans vote in local elections
South Africans queued in the winter cold on Wednesday to vote in local elections seen as a referendum on President Jacob Zuma`s scandal-plagued leadership and an economy forecast to stagnate this year.
Aug 03, 2016, 13:21 PM IST
Terrorism a shared threat, need to remain vigilant and cooperate: PM Modi in South Africa
Speaking in the South African capital Pretoria, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday stressed that terrorism is a shared threat which puts “the safety of our people at risk”.
Jul 08, 2016, 16:19 PM IST
PM Modi, President Zuma hold talks after ceremonial welcome in Pretoria
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday sat down for bilateral talks with South African President Jacob Zuma after a ceremonial welcome accorded to him at the Union Buildings in Pretoria here.
Jul 08, 2016, 13:45 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to meet South African President Jacob Zuma today
PM Narendra Modi will on Friday hold talks with South African President Jacob Zuma in Pretoria.
Jul 08, 2016, 08:56 AM IST
South African capital tense after overnight riots in ruling party dispute
Violence flared on Monday night as impoverished residents of Pretoria`s townships set light to vehicles after the African National Congress` (ANC) national leadership.
Jun 22, 2016, 16:09 PM IST
