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Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in as president of South Africa
Foreign heads of state from more than 40 countries are among 36,000 people who witnessed the event replete with pomp, military honors and an air force flyover at a rugby stadium in Pretoria
South African parliament reelects Ramaphosa as president
(UPDATED) Ramaphosa will be sworn in on Saturday, May 25, and is expected to name a deputy president and cabinet at the weekend
ANC wins closely-watched South Africa poll with absolute majority
Seats in parliament are allocated based on vote share and the party with the most representatives selects the president, who will be sworn in on May 25
ANC takes strong early lead in closely-watched South Africa poll
With more than two-fifths of voting districts tallied, the Electoral Commission puts the ANC well ahead, with its closest rival the Democratic Alliance trailing with a distant 25%
Tributes pour in for former UN chief, Nobel laureate Kofi Annan
(4th UPDATE) World leaders and organizations pay tribute to the former UN Secretary General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate
South Africa to seek constitutional change for land reform
'It has become patently clear that our people want the constitution to be more explicit about expropriation of land without compensation,' says South African President Cyril Ramaphosa
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This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
South Africa's Zuma resigns, forced out by own party
The ruling ANC party finally turns against him after 9 years of corruption scandals, economic slowdown and falling popularity
South Africa's Zuma expected to respond to ouster push
South Africans are on tenterhooks as their scandal-tainted President Jacob Zuma is expected to respond to his party's decision to 'recall' him from office
Zuma triggers crisis by refusing ANC's exit order
(UPDATED) The power struggle over Zuma's departure put the president at loggerheads with Cyril Ramaphosa, his expected successor, who is the new head of the African National Congress
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This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
South Africa's struggling ANC elects Ramaphosa as new head
The victory puts Cyril Ramaphosa in line to succeed President Jacob Zuma, whose reign has been plagued by corruption scandals, economic slowdown and growing anger at the once-omnipotent party
South African court blasts Jacob Zuma over graft inquiry report
The High Court in the South African capital of Pretoria orders Zuma to appoint within 30 days a judicial inquiry into the allegations that have hung over him and his associates
South Africa's Zuma survives vote to oust him
Enough ANC lawmakers stick by their leader despite divisions and fierce criticism of his rule
Rival South African parties unite at anti-Zuma protest
UPDATED Zuma s recent sacking of respected finance minister Pravin Gordhan unleashes public anger over government corruption scandals record unemployment and slowing economic growth
South African finance minister sacked in shock reshuffle
UPDATED The late night move has caused the rand to drop as low as 13 5 to the dollar down from 12 8 as investors reacted to concerns that Zuma has secured a free hand over government finances
Fistfight in South African parliament as guards eject lawmakers
The brawl erupts during the State of the Nation Address of South African President Jacob Zuma
South Africa's Zuma survives attempted ousting from within party
Zuma has been weakened by corruption scandals but his supporters were taken by surprise at an attempt to oust him at a weekend meeting of the African National Congress s executive committee
South Africa Zuma probe finds alleged criminal activity
The investigation probed accusations that President Jacob Zuma allowed the Guptas a wealthy Indian business family to have undue influence over government including letting them choose some cabinet ministers
Splits plunge South Africa's liberation party into turmoil
The ruling African National Congress ANC party looks set for worsening strife as its divided leadership struggles with falling popular support a weakening economy and violent student protests
South Africa opposition coalition talks fail after vote
Liberal center right Democratic Alliance DA and the radical leftist Economic Freedom Fighters EFF vow to prevent the ruling ANC from taking control of the capital Pretoria and business hub Johannesburg
South Africa's ANC under fire 4 years after Marikana massacre
There has been no justice that has taken place for those who died in Marikana
ANC suffers major poll defeat in South African capital
The election results have highlighted the declining popularity of the party that led South Africa s anti apartheid struggle
ANC faces tough test in South Africa local elections
South Africans vote in municipal elections widely seen as a referendum on President Jacob Zuma
S.Africa appeal ruling sought on Zuma's 800 graft charges
Pressure on the president would increase if some or all of the charges – which relate to alleged corruption racketeering fraud and money laundering – were reinstated
Brawl erupts in South Africa parliament as opposition party ejected
Economic Freedom Fighters EFF party members fight to remain in the parliament chamber after refusing to let President Jacob Zuma speak
S. Africa court to rule on Zuma corruption charges
The decision will likely be appealed in a higher court by whichever side loses
S.Africa's Zuma vows economic revival in disrupted speech
President Jacob Zuma pledges that wasteful government expenditure would be cut and that black economic empowerment would remain a foundation of economic policy
S.African opposition party elects first black leader
Their new leader is from the township of Soweto heartland of the anti apartheid struggle
South Africa opposition leader steps down
Helen Zille s departure is seen by many as an opportunity for a black leader to take the helm of Democratic Alliance as it continues its crusade to win black support
South Africa's Zuma under fire over chaos in parliament
Opposition leaders launch bitter attacks against Zuma as they get their first chance to reply to his State of the Nation Address which was disrupted by police entering the national assembly to evict lawmakers who accused him of corruption
Water problems lead to riots, deaths in South Africa
The poor as always in the developing world bear the brunt of water scarcity and irregular access with parched communities at times erupting in deadly protests
Unrest in S. Africa township following vote
The Inkatha Freedom Party has made claims of vote rigging in Johannesburg s Alexandra township where the army has been deployed to help quell the unrest
High turnout in landmark South African poll
The African National Congress is expecting to win a fifth consecutive term in power but a strong turnout in South African cities may aid the party s political foes
Police use stun grenades at Johannesburg election rally
Militants supporting the ruling party turned violent towards opposition supporters as they stage a march protesting high unemployment in South Africa
Mandela's estate worth at least $4.1-M, beneficiaries named
Aside from bequeathments to family Mandela sent 90 000 to 5 universities and the African National Congress will receive a portion of his royalties
South African opposition deal collapses – party
It would have been the first time that the DA had fielded a black presidential candidate in an election providing a shield against persistent charges they are a vessel for white interests
South African opposition unites, Ramphele to challenge Zuma
UPDATED In Ramphele the DA appears to believe it has found a leader that can nudge the dial in its favor or at least neutralize the African National Congress s ANC attack and tap into deep voter unease
S. Africa's ANC to probe alleged misuse of Mandela memorial funds
A local newspaper said 5 9 million rand or P24 million was paid to a local transport company linked to the ANC official but reportedly not all of it went to driving mourners to the memorial service
Nelson Mandela laid to rest
UPDATED His burial in the rural village of Qunu where he spent his early childhood closes the final chapter on a towering public figure and global symbol of freedom and hope
Mandela returns home
The anti apartheid icon is set to be buried Sunday December 15 ending 10 days of national mourning and global tributes
Nelson Mandela's life celebrated in song
More than 600 million watched the 1988 gig at London s Wembley Stadium that marked Nelson Mandela s 70th birthday
Key dates: The life of Nelson Mandela
Read through a short timeline of important events in Nelson Mandela s life
South Africa's De Klerk hospitalized
De Klerk cut short a visit to Europe over the weekend because of fellow Nobel peace laureate Mandela s ailing health only to fall ill himself
African National Congress website hacked
South Africa s ruling African National Congress ANC says its website was hacked by Zimbabwe activists
1988 concert for Mandela helped set him free
You can t get out of jail as a terrorist but you can get out of prison as a black leader
Mandela remains in 'intensive care'
Nelson Mandela faced a fourth day in hospital as South Africans to come to terms with the mortality of their anti apartheid hero
Mandela condition 'unchanged' after 3rd night in hospital
UPDATE It is the fourth hospital stay in seven months for the man beloved as a global symbol of peace and forgiveness
Mandela spends fourth day in hospital
Nelson Mandela remained in hospital for a fourth day Sunday and is treated for pneumonia
