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Former South African President denies impeding investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era cases

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki denies ordering prosecutors to halt apartheid-era crime cases or making secret deals to protect former security officers

The Independent UK · Oct 19

Thabo Mbeki’s legacy in South Africa: stronger government but a blurred line between state and party

Evaluating national leaders is a difficult task. Citizens often judge presidents and prime ministers by simple measures like economic growth during their term, or personal character. However, these metrics are misleading and ignore the actual mechanics of political power.

The Conversation · Oct 9

Julius Malema: South Africa’s performative revolutionary is facing his biggest battle

Julius Malema, the leader of South Africa’s fourth-largest party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), is a divisive figure: loved by some, hated by others.

The Conversation · May 14

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From Castro to Trump: Leaders who survived the most assassination attempts in history

An armed man opened fire near the White House correspondents' dinner, injuring a Secret Service agent and forcing Donald Trump and top officials to be evacuated. Euronews takes a look at world leaders most targeted by assassination plots.

Euronews · Apr 27

Justice denied: why families of apartheid victims are still searching for answers

Struggle for justice symbolises limitations of Truth and Reconciliation Commission, whose hearings began 30 years ago

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15

Nelson Mandela was a towering global symbol – but how effective was he as a president?

Nelson Mandela remains one of the most revered political leaders of modern times. He is widely credited with guiding South Africa through a peaceful transition from apartheid to democracy. He embodied racial reconciliation, and lent moral authority to a fragile new state. Yet admiration for Mandela the symbol has often…

The Conversation · Apr 13

Foreign Office cautioned against UK military action to overthrow Robert Mugabe

Archives reveal options considered by Tony Blair’s government for dealing with Zimbabwean dictator in 2004

The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2025

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Raila Odinga obituary

Kenyan politician who contested the presidency five times and whose term as prime minister ushered in a period of calm and inclusivity

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2025

‘I don’t want my boy to be positive’: pregnant women face sky-high viral loads as cuts hit HIV care in Africa

As the withdrawal of US funding disrupts treatment and halts crucial research in South Africa, clinics fear the resurgence of mother-to-child transmission of the virus

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025

South Africa to review claims past ANC governments impeded apartheid crimes investigations

Cyril Ramaphosa sets up inquiry as victims’ families allege interference from ‘highest levels of government’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2025

Cradock Four: Why apartheid victims are suing South Africa’s government

Families of the murdered activists are among two dozen suing government for failure to deliver justice for past crimes.

Al Jazeera · Jan 24, 2025

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

South Africa elections 2024 explained in maps and charts

After 30 years of dominance, the ANC faces its toughest election yet, needing 50 percent to maintain its majority.

Al Jazeera · May 27, 2024

‘We didn’t fight for this’: ANC’s grip on power in peril in South Africa election

Thirty years after the end of apartheid, corruption is rife, crime is high and the economy is a mess. The party of Mandela admits it ‘made mistakes’. But will the people forgive them?

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2024

‘Unlock the door or we’ll kick it down’: why South Africa’s youngest politician is in a hurry for change

Fasiha Hassan is the same age as her country’s democracy and as election day approaches, the politician believes her party, the ANC, must evolve or die

The Conversation · May 23, 2024

Why the upcoming South African election is a massive milestone for the ruling ANC

South African’s governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), is in trouble. After 30 years in charge, it is scrambling for support ahead of the upcoming national elections.

Al Jazeera · Apr 27, 2024

‘Free at last’: When South Africa voted in democracy, kicked out apartheid

Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna reflects on April 27, 1994 and the lessons from the transition from apartheid to democracy.

Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2024

Jacob Zuma’s nine lives: How South Africa’s ex-president keeps coming back

Zuma has survived a series of political setbacks and legal challenges. Now he’s challenging President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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The Conversation · Sep 29, 2023

Aziz Pahad: the unassuming South African diplomat who skilfully mediated crises in Africa, and beyond

Aziz Goolam Pahad, who has died at the age of 82, was a South African anti-apartheid activist, politician and deputy minister of foreign affairs in the post-1994 government.

The Conversation · Jul 26, 2023

Essop Pahad: a diligent communist driven by an optimistic vision of a non-racial South Africa

The death of South African freedom struggle stalwart Essop Pahad (84) on 6 July 2023 prompted tributes from his former comrades. There were also less respectful obituaries referring to him as Thabo Mbeki’s “consiglieri”, because of his role as the former president’s “right-hand man”.

Reuters · May 31, 2023

S.Africa mulls options on ICC arrest warrant for potential visitor Putin

By Carien du Plessis

The Conversation · Feb 1, 2023

South Africa and Russia: President Cyril Ramaphosa's foreign policy explained

January was a busy diplomatic month for South Africa. The country hosted Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and US treasury secretary Janet Yellen. Josep Borrell, vice-president of the European Commission, was also in town.

The Conversation · Jan 24, 2023

Russia rekindles old friendship with South Africa, its ally against apartheid

The recent announcement that the South African, Russian and Chinese navies will conduct joint exercises off the east coast of South Africa between February 17 and 27, has alarmed the United States. Washington has condemned the decision as the exercises would appear to compromise South African neutrality in the diplomatic…

Reuters · Dec 19, 2022

South Africa's Ramaphosa: wounded president re-elected to party helm

President Cyril Ramaphosa, the anti-apartheid champion who become one of South Africa's wealthiest businessmen, survived a challenge for the leadership of his party on Monday, days after he was spared impeachment proceedings over a scandal dubbed "Farmgate".

Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2022

Analysis: Countdown to perdition or 2nd term for SA’s Ramaphosa?

President Ramaphosa could survive an impeachment vote this week but seeking re-election could be harder.

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