South Africa

President Zuma blames factionalism for failure of South Africa’s ANC

Dec 16, 2017 15:51

South African President and leader of the African National Congress (ANC) Jacob Zuma has said that infighting has been a main reason for the fall in the popularity of the ruling party.
South Africa's top court rebukes Zuma over graft probe

Dec 14, 2017 02:51

South Africa's High Court has rebuked President Jacob Zuma for challenging the recommendations of the country's corruption-fighting Public Protector for a graft probe against him, ordering the president to appoint a judicial inquiry into state influence-peddling within 30 days.
BRICS to form own gold trading system

Nov 26, 2017 11:52

Russia has unveiled a plan based on which the BRICS countries – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – will create a single gold trading system. The move is already seen as part of a campaign led by Russia and China to move away from the US dollar in international trade.
South Africa's president says Africa region to support people of Zimbabwe

Nov 18, 2017 13:06

The South African president says the African region will be committed to supporting the people of Zimbabwe amid an army takeover of the government in the country.
South Africa wants Iran to lift visa restrictions

Oct 25, 2017 05:00

South Africa has called on Iran to lift visa restrictions for business leaders visiting the country in a move which could help boost the level of trade between the two countries.
South Africa court upholds reinstatement of charges against Zuma

Oct 13, 2017 09:46

South Africa’s top court of appellation has upheld a ruling on the reinstatement of corruption charges against Jacob Zuma, who has served as the country’s president for two terms since 2009.
Shootings leave nearly dozen dead in South Africa: Police

Sep 30, 2017 12:05

Eleven people were killed in a series of overnight shootings in a Cape Town township, police said Saturday, including four victims shot dead when gunmen opened fire in a bar.
Iran-S Africa cooperation help global peace promotion: Rouhani

Sep 02, 2017 14:48

President Hassan Rouhani says cooperation between Iran and South Africa can play a prominent role in promoting peace and stability across the world.
South Africa's opposition demands arrest of Zimbabwean first lady

Aug 18, 2017 08:19

Zimbabwean first lady Grace Mugabe is a "massive flight risk" and must be arrested over allegations that she attacked a model in Johannesburg, South Africa's main opposition party says.
Al- Qaeda releases South African hostage

Aug 03, 2017 10:34

Al-Qaeda's North Africa branch has freed a South African man who was held hostage for six years in Mali and he is now back home, South Africa's government announced Thursday.