South Africa in the news:
- SA dollar bonds extend gains as Ramaphosa elected ANC leader: South Africa’s sovereign dollar bonds extended gains on Monday after the ruling ANC party declared Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa its next leader, with some longer-dated issues up as much as 1.5 cents on the day. The 2044 issue rose 1.6 cents to 99.3 …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- New leader for the ANC in South Africa, but political rot runs deep: Delegates at the African National Congress conference have elected deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa as the party’s new leader. Ramaphosa’s victory is an insult to the memory of the 34 miners massacred at Marikana in 2012. Ramaphosa was a non-executive …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- South Africa reaffirms continued support for Palestine: The fight to replace South Africa’s scandal-prone President Jacob Zuma began Saturday as thousands of delegates of the ruling African National Congress gathered to elect a new leader, with Zuma acknowledging “failures” that have threatened the party’s future.: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Cyril Ramaphosa wins ANC leadership race dealing blow to Zuma: Cyril Ramaphosa was elected leader of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress on Monday, threatening President Jacob Zuma’s grip on power after the most divisive vote in the party’s history. Mr Ramaphosa, the deputy president, defeated Nkosaz …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Cyril Ramaphosa chosen as new head of South Africa’s ruling party: Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa’s deputy president, was declared the new party leader of the African National Congress on Dec. 18. He will succeed President Jacob Zuma. Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa’s deputy president, was declared the new party leader …: “South Africa” – BingNews