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South African Rivals Agree to
Work Together, Buoying Nation

Jun 15, 2024 11:55 AM CDT

South African Rivals Agree to Work Together, Buoying Nation

Ramaphosa is reelected president after dramatic, marathon parliamentary session

(Newser) - South Africa's main political rivals are now partners in government after they came together in a last-minute coalition deal that ensured President Cyril Ramaphosa was dramatically reelected with cross-party support, and a struggling country was given a boost. The agreement was only sealed on the sidelines of a marathon...

In South Africa, a Step Back to Weather Brutal COVID 'Storm'

In This Country, a COVID
Curfew, Reimposed Booze Ban

Jul 13, 2020 10:15 AM CDT

In This Country, a COVID Curfew, Reimposed Booze Ban

South Africa's president says steps are needed to fight the 'coronavirus storm'

(Newser) - South Africa has seen more than 12,000 new COVID-19 cases daily over the past few days, trailing only the US, Brazil, and India on that figure, and health officials are now issuing warnings that shortages of hospital beds and oxygen are looming. That was the dire message delivered Sunday...

South Africa Prepares for 21-Day Lockdown

South Africa Will Be
Locked Down for 21 Days

Mar 24, 2020 12:26 AM CDT

South Africa Will Be Locked Down for 21 Days

Country now has most coronavirus cases in Africa

(Newser) - South Africa, Africa's most industrialized economy and a nation of 57 million people, will go into a nationwide lockdown for 21 days starting Thursday to try to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, the president said Monday. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the measures in response to...

South Africa Charges King of Clan With Ax Attack

South African
King Charged
in Ax Attack

Mar 13, 2020 3:38 PM CDT

South African King Charged in Ax Attack

King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo went after his son, police say

(Newser) - A controversial king of South Africa's AbaThembu, the traditional clan of founding president Nelson Mandela, has been arrested after allegedly attacking family members with an ax at their royal homestead. South African police confirmed Friday that King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo has been charged with malicious damage to property and assault...

South Africa Poised to Get New President

One President Leaves,
Another Enters in
South Africa

Feb 15, 2018 4:17 AM CST

One President Leaves, Another Enters in South Africa

Cyril Ramaphosa set to take over after Jacob Zuma's resignation

(Newser) - South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa is in charge as acting president until parliament elects a new leader Thursday afternoon following the resignation of Jacob Zuma , the government says. The 400-member parliament, dominated by the ruling African National Congress party, is expected to select Ramaphosa to finish his predecessor's term,...