Anti-Zuma protests that climaxed in a peaceful recall of our president shows a country maturing in its democracy
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Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa in his first 100-days: What has he done?
Zimbabwe’s new President Emmerson Mnangagwa was recently all over social media telling everyone who cares to listen the achievements that his government has made since taking over on November 24, 2017.
Africa waves some leaders goodbye, but is democracy near?
A review of developments in 2017 shows that it was a fruitful year for those advocating change
South Africa’s new president builds confidence with speech
It is glaring that President Ramaphosa declined to mention South Africa reaching out to the rest of Africa. South Africa’s internal problems are clearly the ONLY priority. Charity begins at home.
South Africa’s Zuma Resigns Gracefully and a Nation Holds its Breath
Zuma showed some political maturity in his speech. He recognised the supremacy of the people of South Africa whose interest all holders of public office must defend and submitted himself to the supreme law of the land.
Cyril Ramaphosa Poised to Become South African President
African National Congress leader Ramaphosa is set to be chosen by parliament as South Africa’s new president
Embattled South African President Zuma Resigns
Jacob Zuma resigned “with immediate effect” late Wednesday heeding orders by the ruling African National Congress
Zuma’s fall is tied to failed black economic emancipation in South Africa
There is an argument going around among pro-Zuma supporters that Zuma’s corruption is nothing compared to the injustices committed by the whites during the apartheid and therefore that it is hypocritical that many focus on his mistakes.
Local Media: South Africa’s Jacob Zuma out within 48 hours
South Africa’s Jacob Zuma’s ANC party has resolved to “recall” him as head of state, local media reported
Violence Remains Serious Threat to South Africa’s Elections
The evidence is that political murders and intimidation now disfigure South African politics