Cyril Ramaphosa Sworn In as South Africa’s New President

CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA / The Associated Press Feb 15, 2018 He becomes the nation's fifth president, following Jacob Zuma, whose scandals brought the African National Congress party to its weakest point since it took power in the 1990s. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

S. African President Jacob Zuma Quits to Prevent Ouster

CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA / The Associated Press Feb 14, 2018 His resignation, which follows years of corruption scandals, comes after the ruling party instructs him to leave office or face a no-confidence vote. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

South Africa’s Ruling Party Finally Turns Against Zuma

CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA / The Associated Press Feb 13, 2018 After years of scandals, the African National Congress has ordered President Jacob Zuma to resign. His regime is clouded by incompetence, corruption and low economic growth. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

New Leader for Party, and Maybe for South Africa

Krista Mahr / The Associated Press Dec 18, 2017 Cyril Ramaphosa, after winning the top post of the African National Congress by a tiny margin, is expected to eventually become the nation's president. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Mandela and Zuma

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Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s ‘Greatest Son,’ Dies at 95

Staff / Truthdig Dec 6, 2013 Nelson Mandela, whose anti-apartheid crusade made him a hero and an icon in his home country of South Africa, as well as its first black president, died Thursday at 95. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Eternal Rebel: Ronnie Kasrils

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Jun 24, 2013 A white warrior against apartheid who dedicated his life to the African National Congress is now assailing the ruling party for its failure to wrest economic power from a tiny elite and place it in the majority's hands His story resonates far beyond South Africa A white warrior against apartheid is now assailing the African National Congress party for its failed economic policies. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

Gadhafi Not About to Leave Libya

Staff / Truthdig May 31, 2011 Russian President Dmitry Medvedev recently joined the chorus of outsiders urging Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi to give up, but that suggestion isn't hitting home with Gadhafi, according to yet another head of state, Jacob Zuma. The South African president returned from a visit to Tripoli with the news that Gadhafi isn't planning to go anywhere anytime soon. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

20 Is Enough

Staff / Truthdig Feb 7, 2010 Polygamous South African President Jacob Zuma has apologized for fathering his 20th child with a woman who is not one of his three wives. Many health activists are arguing that the 67-year-old is setting bad example, given that South Africa has one of the world's highest rates of HIV and AIDS. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

South Africa Announces Treatment Plans for HIV-Positive Babies, Moms

Staff / Truthdig Dec 2, 2009 South African President Jacob "Bring Me My Machine Gun" Zuma has become an unlikely supporter of HIV care in his country, announcing Tuesday -- World AIDS Day -- new, expanded health care measures to be implemented for HIV-positive mothers and their babies. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

ANC Celebrates Early in South Africa

Staff / Truthdig Apr 24, 2009 With official results expected Saturday, South Africa's presidency and a two-thirds majority in parliament will go to Jacob Zuma and the African National Congress, making Zuma the third president in the country's short democratic history. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )