May. 04, 2022 07:03 AM EDT
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Shouted down by angry mineworkers, defied within his party over his anti-corruption drive, derided as ineffective by the opposition — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces daunting political challenges.
Ramaphosa, 69, has responded with a calm...
Apr. 11, 2022 10:02 AM EDT
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The corruption trial in South Africa of former President Jacob Zuma has been postponed again on Monday pending the outcome of the ex-leader's appeal to get the state prosecutor removed from his case.
Zuma was not present in the Pietermaritzburg High Court due to...
Mar. 10, 2022 12:34 PM EST
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Raymond Zondo as the country’s new chief justice.
Ramaphosa also said Thursday that Mandisa Maya will be deputy chief justice, the first Black female in that position.
The chief justice is...
Mar. 02, 2022 08:19 AM EST
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Another damning report into government corruption in South Africa has recommended further investigations and the possible prosecution of former President Jacob Zuma, current and former cabinet ministers and senior leaders of the ruling African National Congress party for...