South Africa`s Zuma to hear if 800 graft charges reinstated
South African state prosecutors will Monday respond to a court ruling that President Jacob Zuma should face almost 800 corruption charges, in a move that could threaten his hold on power.
May 23, 2016, 07:48 AM IST
South Africa court says Zuma should face 2009 graft charges
A South African judge on Friday delivered a damning verdict against prosecutors` decision to drop more than 700 corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma, piling further pressure on the embattled leader.
Apr 29, 2016, 16:24 PM IST
Jacob Zuma`s ex-wife touted as possible South African president
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is a long-standing heavyweight in the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party, holding several ministerial positions since the end of white-minority rule in 1994.
Apr 07, 2016, 11:14 AM IST
South African President Zuma survives impeachment vote
South African President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday easily survived an impeachment vote after a stormy session of parliament over a court ruling that he had violated the constitution.
Apr 05, 2016, 22:07 PM IST
South Africa's Jacob Zuma faces impeachment move in Parliament
South African President Jacob Zuma faces an impeachment attempt in Parliament today after the country's top court ruled that he had violated the constitution over spending on his private residence.
Apr 05, 2016, 16:08 PM IST
South Africa's Zuma faces impeachment move in parliament
South African President Jacob Zuma faces an impeachment attempt in parliament today after the country's top court ruled that he had violated the constitution over spending on his private residence.
Apr 05, 2016, 12:33 PM IST
South Africa`s Zuma admits actions `inconsistent` with constitution
South African President Jacob Zuma defended himself Friday after a damning court judgement over public funds used to upgrade his private residence, but admitted his conduct was "inconsistent" with the constitution.
Apr 02, 2016, 00:17 AM IST
Indian brothers slam `hate speech` as South Africa graft scandal broils
The Indian brothers who are accused of corrupting South African President Jacob Zuma lashed out Friday at "xenophobic and hate speech" against them, and denied benefiting from links to the government.
Mar 18, 2016, 20:41 PM IST
South Africa`s Zuma visits Nigeria
South Africa`s President Jacob Zuma begins a two-day state visit to Nigeria on Tuesday, which observers see as an attempt to mend fences between the continent`s largest economic powers.
Mar 08, 2016, 10:15 AM IST
South Africa`s Zuma faces no-confidence vote in Parliament
Beleaguered South African President Jacob Zuma Tuesday faced a no-confidence vote in parliament for a second time in less than a year and a legal bid to reinstate corruption charges against him.
Mar 01, 2016, 15:57 PM IST
Jacob Zuma ridicules South Africa opposition for disrupting address
South Africa`s President Jacob Zuma on Friday mocked the opposition, dismissing it as "useless" and ignorant after rowdy radical lawmakers disrupted his parliamentary address and walked out.
Feb 12, 2016, 15:16 PM IST
South Africa`s Zuma sacks finance minister
South African President Jacob Zuma on Wednesday dumped finance minister Nhlanhla Nene, seen as a stumbling block to some of his pet projects, as the country faces growing economic turmoil.
Dec 10, 2015, 01:07 AM IST
China, Africa call for homegrown solutions to solving African crises
Fifty African countries and China have wrapped up a landmark summit vowing to push for homegrown solutions to solve Africa's peace and security woes.
Dec 06, 2015, 03:48 AM IST
South Africa studying court ruling on Bashir: Foreign Minister
South Africa`s government is studying a court`s rejection of its bid to appeal a ruling that authorities erred in letting Sudan`s wanted leader leave the country despite a court order barring him from doing so, South Africa`s foreign minister said.
Sep 17, 2015, 05:40 AM IST
S African influence in BRICS Bank not lesser: Analyst
South Africa's influence in the newly-formed New Development Bank (NDB) will not be marginalised by the fact that it has made the smallest contribution to the initial capital among the BRICS countries, an analyst said Thursday.
Jul 23, 2015, 18:33 PM IST
