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Former South African president Zuma barred from May election

South Africa's electoral officials said Thursday that they had excluded former president Jacob Zuma from May elections, further stoking tensions in the run-up to the polls.

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Jacob Zuma election ban: How does it affect South Africa’s election?

Zuma’s party says it will appeal the decision, which could affect its rising challenge to the ruling ANC.

Al Jazeera

South Africa: Electoral officials bar ex-president Zuma from May vote

In tonight's edition: Former South African president Jacob Zuma is barred from the May 29 election because of his past convictions. We take a closer look at the implications.

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South Africa’s ex-President Jacob Zuma barred from May elections

The general elections are expected to be the most competitive vote since 1994 when the nation became a democracy.

Al Jazeera

S.Africa's Ex-president Zuma Barred From May Election

South Africa's electoral officials said on Thursday they had excluded former president Jacob Zuma from May elections, further increasing tensions in the run-up to the polls.

International Business Times

ANC Takes Rival Party To Court Ahead Of Election

ANC takes legal action against Zuma-led party ahead of pivotal South African election.

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Inkatha Launches South Africa Vote Campaign In Zulu Heartland

South Africa's opposition Inkatha Freedom Party gathered a huge crowd of supporters for the spectacular launch of its general election campaign on Sunday, filling a stadium in the heartland of its Zulu base.

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‘Jolt to reality’: Gaza war shakes up South Africa’s election campaign

Ahead of South Africa’s elections, parties’ take on the Gaza war is proving to be a deciding factor for many voters.

Al Jazeera

South Africa's ANC Kicks Off Election Season As Zuma Lurks

South Africa's ruling ANC kickstarts its election campaign Saturday for polls on May 29, facing its worst result ever amid high unemployment, a sluggish economy and a challenge from its former leader.

International Business Times

South Africa Sets Stage For May 29 General Election

Three decades after the advent of democracy, South Africa will go to the polls on May 29 for general elections and perhaps the first serious challenge to ANC rule.

International Business Times

South Africa to hold general election on May 29

Ruling ANC faces a tough challenge to retain its majority in seventh election since the end of the apartheid system.

Al Jazeera

S.African Opposition Leader Vows To Evict Ruling ANC

South Africa's main opposition leader on Friday denounced the idea of a coalition with the ruling African National Congress (ANC), the party poised to lose its outright majority this year in an historic election battle.

International Business Times

South Africa's ANC Faces Challenges in Addressing Unemployment and Corruption

President Cyril Ramaphosa defends the African National Congress (ANC) ahead of elections, addressing issues such as unemployment, electricity crisis, and c...

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S Africa’s Ramaphosa renews call for Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian state

In annual State of the Nation Address, President Ramaphosa addressed domestic issues and Israel’s war on Gaza.

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International Business Times

S. Africa's Ramaphosa Under Pressure In State Of The Nation Speech

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday give his most important state of the nation address in an election year when his ruling party risks losing its parliamentary majority for the first time.

Al Jazeera

Why did South Africa’s ruling ANC suspend ex-President Jacob Zuma?

It’s the latest move in the ongoing feud between Jacob Zuma and current President Cyril Ramaphosa.

International Business Times

South Africa Poll Battle Heats Up As ANC Suspends Zuma

South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma was suspended from the ruling African National Congress (ANC) on Monday, weeks after he backed another party ahead of this year's general elections.

International Business Times

South Africa's Zuma A No-show At Rally But Fans Keen For Comeback

Supporters of South Africa's embattled former president Jacob Zuma's newly-formed radical left-wing party said Sunday they hope he might soon be the country's leader again, even though he failed to show up at their rally.

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International Business Times

Ramaphosa Rallies S.Africans For Votes After 30 Years Of ANC Rule

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday lauded the "significant progress" made by his ruling African National Congress from the ruins of apartheid 30 years ago to a landmark election this year.

The Conversation

South Africa's legal team in the genocide case against Israel has won praise. Who are they?

South African justice minister Ronald Lamola led a top legal team to argue the country’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 11 January.

The Conversation

South Africa's new intelligence bill is meant to stem abuses – what's good and bad about it

When South Africa became a constitutional democracy in 1994, it replaced its apartheid-era intelligence apparatus with a new one aimed at serving the country’s new democratic dispensation. However, the regime of former president Jacob Zuma, 2009-2018, deviated from this path. It abused the intelligence services to serve his political and…

International Business Times

Zuma Deals New Blow To ANC Hopes In S. Africa Election

Former South African president Jacob Zuma on Saturday drove a new split in the ruling African National Congress, calling for a boycott of the party in a landmark 2024 election.

The Conversation

South Africa's foreign policy under Ramaphosa has seen diplomatic tools being used to provide leadership as global power relations shift

Leadership plays a critical role in diplomacy. What quality of leadership does South Africa need if it’s to secure its international interests?

France 24

South Africa 2021 riots: Alleged instigator sentenced to 12 years in prison

In tonight's edition: For the first time, a South African court has sentenced a man to 12 years in prison for inciting unrest. More than 350 people died during days of unrest in 2021 sparked by the incarceration of ex-president Jacob Zuma. Also, with COP28 is set to begin, we…

The Conversation

Economic Freedom Fighters became South Africa's third largest political party in just 10 years. What's behind its electoral success

South Africa is drawing nearer to a landmark national general election in 2024. Based on recent electoral trends and opinion polls, the governing African National Congress (ANC) is expected to drop below 50% of the national vote for the first time since democracy in 1994.

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