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    • Tuesday, 14 November, 2023
      International tax
      Thabo Mbeki: Use the UN to tackle the scourge of global tax abuse

      We should not allow disputes about process to derail international co-operation on this crucial issue

      Delegates sit in rows of seats at the UN General Assembly hall
    • Thursday, 30 April, 2020
      David Pilling
      Africa’s Covid-19 response is a glimpse of how things could be different

      Leaders acted swiftly as they watched richer countries’ health systems crumple

      A man uses a public hand washing facility on a street of Accra after the lockdown announcement on March 28, 2020. - Ghana has announced a two-week lockdown in the country's two main regions starting Monday to curb the spread of coronavirus. The move came as the authorities reported 137 confirmed cases, including four deaths. (Photo by Nipah Dennis / AFP) (Photo by NIPAH DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
    • Wednesday, 14 February, 2018
      Barney Mthombothi
      South Africans pin their hopes on Cyril Ramaphosa

      The ANC leader is probably better prepared to be president than any of his predecessors

      South African Deputy President and African National Congress party President Cyril Ramaphosa, center right, arrives at the St. Georges Cathedral in Cape Town, South Africa, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018 to attend a Mass to celebrate Nelson Mandela Centenary Celebrations on the 28th anniversary of Mandela's release from prison. The ANC will hold an emergency meeting on Monday as the nation awaits word on whether President Jacob Zuma will resign soon. (AP Photo)
    • Sunday, 11 February, 2018
      African politics
      Zuma’s transition from power being finalised, says Ramaphosa

      President’s refusal to stand down puts pressure on divided ruling party ahead of general election

      epa06515525 ANC (African National Congress) President Cyril Rampaphosa addresses supporters during his speech at the Mandela100 anniversary event, in Cape Town, South Africa, 11 February 2018. Ramaphosa mentioned in his speech that the ANC NEC (National Executive Committee) will meet Monday to discuss recalling President Zuma. EPA/MARK WESSELS
    • Thursday, 30 November, 2017
      FT Magazine
      Jacob Zuma, the Guptas and the selling of South Africa 

      How did one family manage to gain such extraordinary influence over a country and its politics?

    • Thursday, 5 October, 2017
      David Pilling
      How corruption became ‘state capture’ in South Africa

      Corporate reputations are shredded by over-mighty private interests

      South African president Jacob Zuma gestures as he hosts his Zimbabwean counterpart, President Robert Mugabe during the 2nd Session of the South Africa-Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, October 3, 2017. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
    • Friday, 5 May, 2017
      World
      Former presidents warn of deepening crisis in South Africa

      Thabo Mbeki says the ‘rose’ planted by country in 1994 is now sick

      South African former Presidents Frederik de Klerk (L), Kgalema Motlanthe (C) and Thabo Mbeki pose during the National Foundations Dialogue initiative on May 5, 2017 in Johannesburg. The National Foundations Dialogue is intended to bring all South Africa together to engage purposefully and cogently about the state of their country and how they might contribute to the renewal of South Africa. / AFP PHOTO / GIANLUIGI GUERCIAGIANLUIGI GUERCIA/AFP/Getty Images
    • Sunday, 26 February, 2017
      The FT ViewAfrican economy
      South Africa and Nigeria fight by proxy on the streets

      The countries have a common interest in putting a lid firmly on xenophobia

      (FILES) This file photo taken on January 08, 2017 shows South African President Jacob Zuma (C) and South African ruling party African National Congress (ANC) deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa (L) gesture as they arrive at Orlando Stadium in Soweto for a ceremony marking the 105th ANC's anniversary. South Africa's ruling ANC party, which has dominated the country's politics since the end of apartheid, has begun its search for a new leader to succeed President Jacob Zuma. Dwindling popular support, corruption scandals and rampant in-fighting mean that the contest looks set to be a bitter battle exposing divisions at the heart of the party. / AFP PHOTO / MUJAHID SAFODIENMUJAHID SAFODIEN/AFP/Getty Images
    • Wednesday, 24 September, 2014
      Michael Skapinker
      Business alone cannot bring peace to Israelis and Palestinians

      Some hoped Israeli and Palestinian tycoons would play a similar role to those who helped end apartheid

      Smoke billowS following an Israeli air strike in Rafah in the southern of Gaza Strip, on August 19, 2014. Israel ordered its negotiators back from talks in Cairo and warplanes hit Gaza after Palestinian rockets smashed into the south as the two sides were observing a 24-hour truce. AFP PHOTO / SAID KHATIBSAID KHATIB/AFP/Getty Images
    • Friday, 23 May, 2014
      beyondbricsAndrew England
      Zuma’s next cabinet: time for change?
    • Friday, 9 May, 2014
      Global Economy
      Jubilant ANC faces sobering challenge on sick economy
      epa04197667 A handout photograph made available by the South African Government Communcation and Information System (GCIS) and dated 08 May 2014 shows South African President Jacob Zuma, greeting opposition party DA Leader, Hellen Zille (L) as he visits various political parties at the IEC Results Operations Centrein Pretoria, South Africa, 09 May 2014. The final results are due tomorrow with the ANC set to win another general election. EPA/ELMOND JIYANE / GCIS / HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
    • Monday, 9 December, 2013
      World
      Nelson Mandela’s death puts spotlight on ANC leadership
      Final Preparations Are Made In South Africa Ahead Of The State Funeral Of Nelson Mandela
    • Sunday, 8 December, 2013
      Global Economy
      South Africa grapples with deep structural challenges
    • Friday, 6 December, 2013
      World
      ANC looks to life after Nelson Mandela
      Crowd mourns for Nelson Mandela
    • Sunday, 14 July, 2013
      InterviewWorld
      South Africa’s deputy president voices fears as ANC risks crisis

      Deputy president takes aim at ‘vested interests’

      Mr. Kgalema Motlanthe, Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa pictured during an interview in central London.
    • Sunday, 17 February, 2013
      African companies
      South Africa: A faded rainbow

      Protests and disaffection threaten the ANC’s hegemony but President Zuma insists the ruling party is not to blame

      South Africa
    • Tuesday, 22 January, 2013
      World
      Africa: Continent’s twin poles on different trajectories

      In spite of rivalry, South Africa and Nigeria have much to offer each other, says William Wallis

      Goodluck Jonathan (left) and Jacob Zuma
    • Sunday, 13 January, 2013
      Energy sector
      Zuma’s optimism belies challenges
      Jacob Zuma, South African president
    • Tuesday, 18 December, 2012
      Energy sector
      Zuma calls for unity after ANC poll win
    • Monday, 17 December, 2012
      World
      Zuma faces ANC leadership challenge
    • Friday, 14 December, 2012
      Energy sector
      Ramaphosa returns to S Africa spotlight
      Cyril Ramaphosa
    • Sunday, 9 December, 2012
      World
      Mandela remains in hospital

      94-year-old former S Africa president undergoing tests in Pretoria

    • Monday, 3 December, 2012
      African companies
      Painful extractions

      As Anglo American’s chief steps down, her replacement will face tough competition and renewed tensions with workers Debate is raging about the effectiveness of how China’s murky shadow banking system is regulated

      Striking mine workers confront police as they attempt to prevent the gathering of labour unions in Rustenburg, South Africa, Saturday, Oct 27, 2012. Police fired rubber bullets at striking miners at the Anglo American Platinum mine in Rustenburg Saturday as the company announced it had agreed to reinstate 12,000 South African workers dismissed earlier this month for staging illegal strikes.
    • Thursday, 9 August, 2012
      Terrorism
      Meles absence fuels regional anxieties

      Ethiopian officials deny PM is dead or fatally ill

    • Saturday, 4 August, 2012
      Oil
      Sudan and South Sudan end oil dispute
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