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‘Zuma wants recreation of apartheid state’

President Jacob Zuma has taken the opportunity to voice a different understanding of democracy to that of his political foes.

ANC targets minority vote

ANC targets minority vote

The ANC’s priority prior to the national elections in three years’ time will be to claw back the minority vote.

Mbeki’s rule in limbo as townships burn

President Thabo Mbeki faces an uphill battle to remain politically relevant in his last year in office after his failure to contain an eruption of violence that has killed dozens…

MDC to contest run-off against Mugabe

The leader of Zimbabwe’s main opposition group said on Saturday he would contest a run-off against Robert Mugabe after disputed elections on March 29. But Movement for Democratic…

Mbeki botched legacy over Zim, analysts say

South African President Thabo Mbeki’s failure to criticise neighbouring Zimbabwe leader Robert Mugabe has weakened his international stature, analysts said. Once hailed as a…

Zim crisis taints Mbeki, boosts Zuma

South African President Thabo Mbeki’s refusal to take a tougher line on neighbouring Zimbabwe has further damaged his credibility and handed rival Jacob Zuma another opening to…

Subdued mood at Mbeki speech as power wanes

The festive tone that once marked South African President Thabo Mbeki’s State of the Nation speeches was absent when he outlined his priorities for 2008 on Friday, two months…

‘Zuma is likely to win this presidency’

Prominent businessman Tokyo Sexwale, seen as a possible African National Congress presidential candidate, said on Wednesday Jacob Zuma was likely to win the contest to lead the…

‘Loyal servant’ Winnie to run for president?

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is ready to join the leadership race of the African National Congress (ANC), a media report said on Tuesday. Madikizela-Mandela’s publicist Malcolm X…

Mbeki, Zuma fight it out in damaging race

The battle to lead the ruling African National Congress (ANC) has boiled down to President Thabo Mbeki and his former deputy, Jacob Zuma, in a clash that has shaken the party to…

Ramaphosa’s the man, says Kader Asmal

Senior African National Congress (ANC) member Kader Asmal on Monday called on hundreds of the ruling party’s influential branches to back business tycoon Cyril Ramaphosa as the…