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Africa news: South Africa says Zuma ‘fine’, plays down report of poor health

YoopyaJun 23, 2014June 25, 20230

(Reuters) – South African President Jacob Zuma’s health is fine, his spokesman said on Sunday, playing down a newspaper report that heart problems, diabetes and

South Africa: South African honeymoon murder trial set for Oct. 6

YoopyaJun 20, 2014July 16, 20230

(Reuters) – A South African court on Friday set Oct. 6 as the start date for the trial of British businessman Shrien Dewani, who is

Africa: South Africa’s Zuma misses cabinet meeting to rest

YoopyaJun 10, 2014July 25, 20230

(Reuters) – South African President Jacob Zuma will miss a cabinet meeting on Tuesday as he continues to rest after being admitted to hospital for

South Africa: Enduring memories of racial injustice keep South Africa’s ANC on top

YoopyaMay 14, 2014June 19, 20230

(Reuters) – As he stood in the voting booth last week, South African pensioner Mokayile Maraba agonized long and hard over whether to vote for

South African court orders Pistorius to undergo mental evaluation

YoopyaMay 14, 2014September 16, 20230

(Reuters) – A South African court on Wednesday ordered Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius to undergo evaluation for mental illness – a move

South Africa: South Africa’s Zuma sees no vote impact from $23 million home upgrade row

YoopyaMay 6, 2014July 19, 20230

(Reuters) – South African President Jacob Zuma on Monday brushed off suggestions an anti-corruption report criticizing a $23 million state-funded security upgrade to his home

Sports: Witness feared Pistorius might shoot himself

YoopyaMay 5, 2014September 7, 20230

(Reuters) – A defense witness in the murder trial of South African track star Oscar Pistorius told the court on Monday she feared the double

South Africa: South Africa’s AMCU says platinum strike to continue, no talks

YoopyaMay 5, 2014September 7, 20230

(Reuters) – South Africa’s Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) said on Monday its striking members had rejected the latest wage offer by the

Africa: SAfrica celebrates Mandela, 20 years of democracy

YoopyaApr 28, 2014July 21, 20230

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s president urged voters to head to the polls next week in the spirit of democracy and freedom as he unveiled

Africa: South Africa marks 20th anniversary of democracy

YoopyaApr 27, 2014July 21, 20230

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africans on Sunday celebrated 20 years of democracy with song, prayer and praise for those who guided their country into a