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Corruption in South Africa: new book sets out how ruling ANC lost the battle

One of the greatest benefits of South Africa’s democracy is freedom of speech and publication. Mpumelelo Mkhabela’s book, The Enemy Within, is the latest in a cascade of publications over the last decade that record corruption and theft by leading politicians in the country’s ruling party.

The Conversation · Aug 30, 2022

South Africa has a plan to make its public service professional. It's time to act on it

A professional, efficient and effective public service is key to a government’s ability to deliver on its mandate. That’s why South Africa’s constitution requires that the public service be institutionalised as a profession. Appointments must be based on merit and public servants are supposed to be honest, neutral and fair.

The Conversation · Aug 28, 2022

What Russian visit says about South Africa's commitment to human rights in the world

South Africa’s foreign policy is aimed at contributing to democracy, human rights and justice in the world. Yet its conduct often suits autocrats and despots. This is why defence minister Thandi Modise’s recent attendance at the 10th Moscow Conference on International Security has sparked criticism.

The Conversation · Aug 23, 2022

South Africa applies for Guptas’ extradition over ‘state capture’

Guptas fled to Dubai in 2018 amid investigations into their role in siphoning state assets under Zuma’s administration.

Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2022

Why ‘Farmgate’ threatens Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to clean up South African politics

Cash found stuffed in the president’s sofas is damaging his chances in the country’s upcoming elections

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2022

Ex-president Mbeki rebukes Ramaphosa, predicts SA’s ‘Arab Spring’

Mbeki says current president has failed to deliver on his promises to address poverty and curb government corruption.

Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2022

South Africa's Thabo Mbeki at 80: admired on the continent more than at home

Thabo Mbeki, who succeeded Nelson Mandela as South Africa’s second post-apartheid president, celebrated his 80th birthday on 18 June 2022. Following Mandela’s era of multiracial and multicultural rainbowism, Mbeki had to squarely address the challenges of acute inequality and the numerous grievances of the black majority caused by colonialism and…

The Conversation · Jul 21, 2022

The Guardian view on South Africa: the ANC is losing its grip

Editorial: Violent crime, widespread corruption, soaring prices and escalating power outages are taking their toll

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2022

Zondo Commission's report on South Africa's intelligence agency is important but flawed

South Africa’s judicial probe into state capture and corruption, the Zondo Commission, has concluded that the State Security Agency was integral to the capture of the state by corrupt elements. These included former president Jacob Zuma’s friends, the Gupta family.

The Conversation · Jul 12, 2022

South African police investigate two deadly bar shootings

Police in South Africa are investigating two bar shootings, one in a township close to Johannesburg and another in the country's east at the weekend. At least 19 people were killed and dozens injured.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 10, 2022