Chinese President Xi Jinping used his first overseas trip to travel to Africa and address head-on the growing perception that his nation’s expanding presence in Africa is leading to a new form of colonialism. In a speech in Tanzania, the new president promised more equality in the trade relationship with Africa and said China’s presence [...]
South Africa Sends Troops to Central African Republic to Stop Rebels
January 7, 2013 | Posted by
South Africa has joined the U.S., France and several other African nations in pledging to commit troops to stop the Seleka rebels from overtaking the Central African Republic. South African President Jacob Zuma said his nation will send 400 troops “to render support in fulfillment of an international obligation of the Republic of South Africa [...]
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. [...]
South Africa Reveals Mandela Has Lung Infection, Responding to Treatment
December 11, 2012 | Posted by
The South Africa government has revealed that former President Nelson Mandela is suffering from a recurring lung infection. Mandela, 94, has been treated at 1 Military Hospital near Pretoria, the nation’s capital, since Saturday. Though the interest in the story from international media is intense, the South African government had not released any information about [...]
Zuma Proposes $97 Billion Building Program in South Africa
October 20, 2012 | Posted by
In an effort to rescue his nation’s crumbling economy, South African President Jacob Zuma yesterday announced a massive building program that would spend $97 billion over the next three years to upgrade roads, ports and access to utilities, and to exploit deposits of coal and other minerals. In addition, other critical infrastructure projects will take [...]
South African Activist Julius Malema Facing Money Laundering Charges
September 26, 2012 | Posted by
South African political activist Julius Malema was free on bail late Wednesday after being arrested on money-laundering charges earlier in the day. The former African National Congress Youth Leader posted bail of $1,215 at the Polokwane Regional Court after being formally charged for allegedly “receiving proceeds from unlawful activities.” He will return to court November [...]
Arrest Warrant Issued For South African Firebrand Julius Malema
September 22, 2012 | Posted by
A lawyer for South African politician Julius Malema says an arrest warrant has been issued for her client. Nicqui Galaktiou says authorities have confirmed the existence of the order to her following months of investigation of Malema for corruption charges. South African officials have declined comment on the matter. A one-time close ally of President [...]
South African Government Takes Steps To Crack Down On Labor Unrest
September 14, 2012 | Posted by
The South African government has announced steps designed to put down the ongoing mining unrest that has crippled production in the mineral-rich nation. Justice Minister Jeff Radebe warned that his government would crack down “very swiftly” on anyone involved in an illegal gathering or carrying weapons, but said the new measures did not amount to [...]
South African President Zuma Names Commission to Investigate Mine Massacre
August 23, 2012 | Posted by
The massacre at the platinum mine that has rocked the South African nation has prompted President Jacob Zuma to name a judicial commission to conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the clash that resulted in 34 deaths. There were already investigations being conducted by the police and an independent police watchdog, but Zuma’s commission—which he has [...]
So. African Govt. Orders Mining Co. To Drop Threat to Fire Miners
August 21, 2012 | Posted by
In the wake of the shocking police massacre last week that left 34 striking miners dead, the South African government has ordered the platinum mining company to lift its threat to fire all the striking workers if they don’t return to work today. “The president [Jacob Zuma] has declared this week as a mourning week. [...]
