Zimbabwe President swears son, nephew into new government
Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe on Tuesday swore in a new government that the opposition branded as the “worst” since independence after President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed his son and nephew to key…
the Zulu nationalist who left his mark on SA’s history
Henning Melber, University of Pretoria Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi played a prominent role in South African politics for almost half a century. He was one of the last of a generation…
Majodina calls for action against Dlamini-Zuma over Mkhwebane vote absence
Cape Town – ANC Chief Whip Pemmy Majodina is reportedly planning to write a report to the party’s secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula, seeking action against Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma for her absence…
ANCYL calls for R4 500 monthly stipend for unemployed graduates
Cape Town – The president of the ANC Youth League (ANCYL), Collen Malatji, has called for the South African government to provide a monthly stipend of R4 500 to unemployed…
Niger military accuses France of deploying forces with eye to ‘intervention’
Niamey – Niger’s military regime, which took power in July, accused France of deploying forces in several West African countries with a view to “military intervention”. “France continues to deploy…
Mangosuthu Buthelezi was a man of immense political talent and contradictions
Gerhard Maré, University of KwaZulu-Natal Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi, who has died, was a history maker. He was born on 27 August 1928 into a tumultuous global century, and into the…
Buthelezi an outstanding leader in political and cultural life of SA – Ramaphosa
0px; margin-bottom: 0px;” class=”sharethis-inline-share-buttons” > Johannesburg – Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the once-feared Zulu nationalist and historic leader of Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) which presided over South Africa’s deadliest violence ahead of…
Zimbabweans in SA march to demand elections be nullified
Zimbabweans marched from the Union Buildings to the Zimbabwean Embassy in Pretoria on Friday. They want the recent elections in Zimbabwe declared null and void. Photo: Chris Gilili On Friday,…
Nigeria opposition taking election challenge to Supreme Court
Lagos, Nigeria – Nigeria’s two main opposition parties will go to the Supreme Court to appeal a ruling rejecting their challenge to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s February election victory, their…
Gabon’s ousted leader Bongo ‘free to go abroad’ – post-coup ruler
Libreville – Gabon’s former president Ali Bongo, who was ousted in a putsch, is free to leave the country and travel abroad, the leader of the coup that toppled him…