South Africa in the news: Ramaphosa era could be ‘as damaging’ as Zuma’s – Steenhuisen: DA leader John Steenhuisen says Ramaphosa’s claim that Covid-19 collapsed SA economy is false and must be debunked.: “South Africa” – BingNews Sascoc explains to ICC it’s not taking over SA cricket: Sascoc has told the ICC that it rejects …
South Africa in the news: SA drops Zuma’s nuclear expansion dreams: South Africa confirmed on Monday it had scrapped plans to build a series of nuclear power stations, burying one of former president Jacob Zuma’s most controversial policies. File photo: Getty Images Z…: “South Africa” – BingNews ‘SA can’t be left behind in technology advancements’: …
South Africa in the news: After the abuse of Zuma’s years, State Security’s long journey to recovery starts – but not all is smooth: Fast-forward a year and two days, and on 18 May 2018 Letsatsi-Duba told MPs South Africa enjoyed “relative stability save for sporadic incidences of unrest, which do not constitute a national …
South Africa in the news: South Africa: Zuma’s Presidency Was a Total Disaster – Trevor Manuel: The presidency of Jacob Zuma was a total disaster for South Africa, former finance minister Trevor Manuel said on Wednesday night. “I make no apologies for sharing my view that the presidency of Jacob Zuma was a total disaster …
South Africa in the news: Joy as Jacob Zuma’s new wife gives birth to a bouncing baby boy on Zuma’s birthday: KATLEHONG, SOUTH AFRICA – 16 June 2009: President Jacob Zuma addressed a large crowd of young people at the Huntersfield Stadium in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, during June 16 Youth Day celebrations. (Photo by Gallo Images/Foto24) …
South Africa in the news: Zuma’s day in court arrives: The charges relate to an agreement signed in the 1990s for South Africa to buy European military equipment worth around $ 2.5-billion. Zuma was deputy-president of the country at the time the news broke. He was then removed from his position by then …: “South …
Why Zuma’s trial matters for South Africa’s constitutional democracy: Former South African president Jacob Zuma stands accused of racketeering, fraud, money laundering and corruption. EPA-EFE Former South African president Jacob Zuma’s court appearance carries huge significance for the country. That’s because his criminal trial is not merely about public outrage at state capture and corruption …
Zuma’s removal was a masterstroke: can it be repeated for the economy?: Negotiation was key to convincing Jacob Zuma to step down as South Africa's president. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko The removal of South African president Jacob Zuma will be remembered for several reasons. One may be the gap between reality and what reporters, commentators and those …
South Africa in the news: South Africa’s parliament speaker receives Zuma’s letter of resignation: Shortly after 10:00 the EFF tweeted from its official account: “The Speaker of National Assembly has responded to EFF saying she needs to consult Majority Party Chief Whip & Leader of Government Business; this she can only do so today”. Zuma …
South Africa in the news: ANC meeting to finalise Zuma’s fate: The executive committee of South Africa’s ruling party will hold a meeting today to “finalise” President Zuma’s departure. Mr Zuma has been on borrowed time since his deputy, Cyril Ramaphosa, took over as leader of the African National Congress …: “South Africa” – BingNews …
Zuma’s reluctance to leave office is offering sound lessons in democracy: South Africa's President Jacob Zuma is resisitng attempts by his party, the ANC, to force him out of office. Reuters/Sumaya Hisham South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma is digging in his heels and refusing to relinquish the top job despite mounting pressure from his own …
South Africa in the news: Zuma’s time is running out: report: The on and off announcements of the president stepping down have proven to have a strong effect on South Africa’s markets, with every bit of news pointing to an early exit giving the rand a boost, followed by a small drop after reports are …
South Africa in the news: South Africa wants McKinsey and firm linked to Zuma’s friends to repay 0 million: JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African authorities want global consultancy McKinsey and a local firm controlled by business friends of President Jacob Zuma to repay 1.6 billion rand ($ 130 million) they earned from a contract to …
Why Zuma’s free higher education plan will cripple South Africa’s finances: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko South Africa’s fee-free higher education initiative, controversially introduced by President Jacob Zuma in the dying weeks of 2017, will plunge the country into a deeper financial crisis if it isn’t adjusted one way or another. Days after Zuma made his surprise announcement, …
South Africa in the news: Zuma’s exit not discussed at South African ruling party meeting: secretary-general: EAST LONDON, South Africa (Reuters) – The removal of South African President Jacob Zuma as head of state was not discussed at an African National Congress meeting on Wednesday, the party’s Secretary-General Ace Magashule said. There was widespread local …
South Africa in the news: South Africa’s opposition asks court to force disclosure of Zuma’s legal costs: JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s main opposition party said on Sunday it had asked the High Court to force President Jacob Zuma to disclose how much the state has spent on legal fees to fight corruption allegations against …
Zuma’s allies are once again gung-ho about nuclear. Will they get their way?: South Africa's new Energy Minister David Mahlobo, has launched a fresh push to bag the nuclear energy build programme. GCIS South Africa’s nuclear build programme seems to be back on the agenda after earlier indications that it was dead. Recent comments by …
Why, a decade on, a new book on Zuma’s rape trial has finally hit home: Supporters of President Jacob Zuma in full cry outside the court during his 2006 rape trial. EPA In 2007, barely a year after the man who went on to become South Africa’s president, Jacob Zuma, was acquitted on a charge …