Opponents of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe have targeted the website of South Africa’s governing ANC, accusing it of backing Zimbabwe‘s leader. Anonymous Africa said it had also hacked into the sites of Zimbabwe’s defense ministry and the state-run Herald newspaper. The ANC said its website had been “flooded” by a Distributed Denial of Service (DDS), which [...]
Mandela’s Daughter Explains State of Icon’s Health
May 29, 2013 | Posted by
Nelson Mandela, in the twilight of life, doesn’t talk much anymore, his eldest daughter says. She spoke about his health, saying he has “good days and bad days.” Nelson Mandela, in the twilight of life, does not talk much any more, his eldest daughter says. But the former South African president, who wrote of his [...]
ANC Criticized Over Video of Ailing Nelson Mandela
May 2, 2013 | Posted by
Footage of Nelson Mandela looking frail and unsmiling while surrounded by laughing politicians has provoked accusations that he is being exploited by the South African government. The first video of the former president in nearly nine months shows him in an armchair, his head propped up by a pillow, his legs on a footrest. His [...]
Oscar Pistorius’ Father Called ‘Racist’ By ANC After Critical Comments
March 7, 2013 | Posted by
The African National Congress fired back at the father of accused murderer Oscar (Blade Runner) Pistorius, calling his comments that the ANC was not willing to protect white South Africans “racist.” Henke Pistorius angered black South Africans with his claims and insulted the ANC. “Not only is this statement devoid of truth, it is also [...]
Are South Africans Losing Patience With The ANC?
December 29, 2012 | Posted by
“In the Wise words of Nelson Mandela, there is no easy walk to freedom there will certainly be no easy walk socio-economic freedom”. Impressive words from President Jacob Zuma at the closing day of the Mangaung Conference in the Free State. Jacob Zuma has the top job in the African National Congress (ANC) and likely [...]
Critics Attack President Zuma After Racial Comments about Pet Ownership
December 28, 2012 | Posted by
South African President Jacob Zuma is such a controversial figure in his country that his every utterance can be blown up to scandal proportions. Take for instance some joking, off-the-cuff comments he made about the difference between white people and black people regarding dog ownership, which critics have used to blast him as racially insensitive. [...]
Jacob Zuma Wins Reelection as Head of the ANC in South Africa
December 18, 2012 | Posted by
South African President Jacob Zuma easily won reelection yesterday to be the leader of the African National Congress at the ANC’s five-day conference in Bloemfontein. Of the nearly 4,000 votes cast, Zuma received 2983 votes while his challenger, deputy leader Kgalema Motlanthe, received 991 votes. The results mean that Zuma is virtually certain to be [...]
The ANC May Be Losing Control of South Africa
December 14, 2012 | Posted by
Is the ANC losing control of South Africa? That’s the intriguing premise explored in a story on the BBC. The piece focuses on a town on the southeastern coast, Bitou, a tourist town about 330 miles east of Cape Town where the ANC’s mayor lost the last election to a candidate from the opposition Democratic [...]
Global Icon Nelson Mandela Hospitalized, As World Holds Its Breath
December 9, 2012 | Posted by
After Nelson Mandela was hospitalized yesterday in Pretoria, South African President Jacob Zuma felt it necessary to issue a statement assuring South Africans and the rest of the world that Mandela, 94, would be fine and there was no cause for alarm. Such is the standing of the man his people like to call Madiba, [...]
In S. Africa, Zuma Tries to Hold Presidency in Face of Motlanthe’s Rise
November 30, 2012 | Posted by
As South Africa grapples with the question of who will emerge as the leader of the African National Congress at the party leadership conference next month, the real issue is whether President Jacob Zuma has been so damaged by scandal, the mining massacre and the resulting labor unrest this year that he doesn’t have enough [...]
