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Can South Africa help Russia and Ukraine reach a peace deal?

As Ukraine’s Zelenskyy meets South Africa’s Ramaphosa in Pretoria, Moscow-allied politicians protest the state visit.

Al Jazeera · Apr 24, 2025

Jacob Zuma’s MK Party poses a major threat to South African democracy – new book

South Africa’s general election in May 2024 fundamentally changed the country’s political landscape when the African National Congress (ANC) lost its majority for the first time. Collette Schulz-Herzenberg and Roger Southall are the editors of a new book called Election 2024, South Africa: Countdown to Coalition. They fielded some questions.

The Conversation · Dec 11, 2024

Jacob Zuma Faces Disciplinary Hearing With ANC Party

Former South African President Jacob Zuma faces ANC disciplinary hearing for campaigning against the party, potentially leading to expulsion.

Jacob Zuma: South Africans have five theories about why he’s still popular

A number of theories are being touted in South Africa about why and how former president Jacob Zuma retains his appeal as a leader. And why the party he formed – uMkhonto we Sizwe – to contest the recent elections managed to get 14.58% of the vote in the national…

The Conversation · Jun 13, 2024

Race to form South Africa’s next government: Who will the ANC ally with?

The governing party has a range of potential partners. But early negotiations suggest that no deal would be easy.

Al Jazeera · Jun 3, 2024

South Africa’s ANC party loses its 30-year majority in landmark election result

The African National Congress party lost its parliamentary majority in a historic election result Saturday that puts South Africa on a new political path for the first time since the end of the apartheid system of white minority rule 30 years ago.

France 24 · Jun 1, 2024

Zuma big election ‘winner’ as South Africa heads for coalition government

The former president’s MK gained at the expense of the ANC which is set to lose its majority for the first time.

Al Jazeera · May 31, 2024

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South Africa Faces Possibility Of National Coalition Government

South Africa's ANC faces potential coalition government as election results show declining support and need for alliances to address pressing issues.

Mayibuye! The 100-year-old slogan that’s stirred up divisions in South Africa’s elections

Political parties the world over use slogans, icons, colours, names and flags to establish their political and historical credentials. What happens when two political parties lay claim to the same history and the same symbolic capital?

The Conversation · May 27, 2024

South Africa's Zuma tackles dissent in recently formed MK party ahead of elections

Former South African President Jacob Zuma is facing an attempt to oust him from leadership positions in the party he recently joined, state broadcaster SABC reported. The move comes three weeks before South Africa's general elections.

Radio France Internationale · May 8, 2024

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