The Latest Breaking News from African National Congress

South Africa’s parliament votes against motion to impeach Cyril Ramaphosa

Result boosts president’s effort to win second term as leader of the ruling African National Congress

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022

Analysis: South Africa's Ramaphosa still ANC's best hope despite scandal

South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa is weathering the worst scandal of his presidency thanks to the backing of his party, which is keenly aware its best hope of retaining power at 2024 elections is to keep him as leader.

Reuters · Dec 7, 2022

Ramaphosa account of ‘Farmgate’ cash backed up by businessman

Hazim Mustafa says he paid $580,000 for cattle at South African president’s ranch in 2019

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022

South Africa's ANC delay decision on Ramaphosa's future after misconduct inquiry

Leaders of South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) met on Friday after an inquiry found evidence President Cyril Ramaphosa may have committed misconduct, but they delayed a decision over whether he should stay in his post.

France 24 · Dec 2, 2022

EXPLAINER: Why South Africa's president might lose his job

South Africa’s president might lose his job as he faces possible impeachment over claims that he tried to cover up the theft of millions of dollars stashed inside a couch on his farm

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022

South Africa's ANC delays decision on 'Farmgate' as Ramaphosa allies rally

Leaders of South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) met on Friday after an inquiry found evidence President Cyril Ramaphosa may have committed misconduct, but they delayed a decision over whether he should stay in his post.

Reuters · Dec 2, 2022

South Africa's ANC chairman denies Ramaphosa is considering resigning

The chairman of South Africa's governing African National Congress, Gwede Mantashe, in an interview with local television station Newzroom Afrika on Friday denied that President Cyril Ramaphosa was considering resigning.

Reuters · Dec 2, 2022

South Africa's Ramaphosa: from activist to businessman to wounded president

President Cyril Ramaphosa, the anti-apartheid champion who become one of South Africa's wealthiest businessmen and then its most powerful politician, was battling for his political survival on Thursday.

Reuters · Dec 1, 2022

Janusz Walus and parole for prisoners serving life sentences in South Africa: the weaknesses of the court's decision

The murder of Chris Hani, a South African liberation struggle hero, by Janusz Walus on 10 April 1993 almost derailed the country’s transition from apartheid to democracy. Now, almost 30 years later, the constitutional court has ruled that Walus (69) must be released on parole. The move has been met…

The Conversation · Nov 30, 2022

Mandela grandson protests release of anti-apartheid leader Hani's killer

A small group of demonstrators gathered outside South Africa's parliament in Cape Town on Wednesday to protest against the release from prison of the man who killed anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani in 1993.

Reuters · Nov 30, 2022