South Africa in the news:
- The Zuma years: the fall from grace of South Africa’s ANC: In a little over a week, the African National Congress will take one of the most important decisions in its 105-year history. At a drab convention centre near Soweto, thousands of delegates from the continent’s oldest liberation movement will gather to …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- South Africa: ANC in December – What Is At Stake?: The December ANC conference is described as a “game changer”. Yet media commentary and political discourse is preoccupied with the “race” to elect a new ANC president and other national office bearers. This was not always the preoccupation of ANC …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Behind the Enigma – A Profile of South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa: Despite the prominence of presidential contender Cyril Ramaphosa in South African public life, he has been described as a private, even enigmatic, person. In an interview with AllAfrica, Ramaphosa’s biographer Anthony Butler, lifted the lid on the life of …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- South Africa’s Q3 GDP expands by 2 pct quarter/quarter as agriculture soars: PRETORIA (Reuters) – South Africa’s economy grew more than expected in the third quarter as agricultural sector continued to recover from a severe drought while mining and finance also improved, lifting hopes the country may avoid further credit downgrades.: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Thirty-six people die in food related disease outbreak in South Africa: JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Thirty-six people have died in South Africa from an outbreak of the food-borne disease listeriosis, the country’s Department of Health said on Tuesday. By the end of last month, 557 cases had been confirmed, compared with about …: “South Africa” – BingNews