Tag: President Jacob Zuma
Zuma: Africa owes Achebe a debt of gratitude
The South African President, Mr Jacob Zuma, said Africa owes a debt of gratitude to Nigerian author Chinua Achebe in…
Mandela bounces back
Nelson Mandela has “recovered” from recent surgery and a lung infection, a health scare that had put South Africa on…
Mandela’s recovery on track, says Zuma’s office
Former South African President Nelson Mandela’s recovery is ‘on track’ at his home in Johannesburg, the government said on Wednesday.…
Mandela discharged from hospital for homecare
South Africa’s ailing former leader Nelson Mandela was discharged from hospital on Wednesday after spending almost three weeks being treated…
Mandela spends 14th day in hospital
Former South African President, Nelson Mandela, 94, spends his 14th day in a South African hospital today amid reports of…
Zuma’s $28m expensive country home ignites row
South Africa’s opposition on Sunday called on the state ombudsman to widen a probe into controversial $28 million upgrades at…
Zuma seeks ancestors’ backing for ANC re-election
South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma’s family slaughtered 12 cows at his rural village at the weekend in a traditional ritual…
S/A Minister seeks ban of insults against President
A South African minister called for a legal ban on insulting a sitting president to counter what he said was…
Zuma vows to end mining strikes in South Africa
Thousands of miners protesting for huge pay hikes vowed Thursday to bring South Africa’s key mining sector to its knees…
South Africa declares week of mourning after mine killings
South African President Jacob Zuma on Sunday declared a week of national mourning in the wake of the deadly violence…
South Africa probes killing of mine workers
South African President Jacob Zuma announced Friday a probe into the deaths of 34 miners in a police crackdown on…
Madagascar rivals in peace talks
Madagascan leader Andry Rajoelina and the man he toppled in 2009, Marc Ravalomanana, met Wednesday on a remote Seychelles island…
South Africa sacks police chief, reshuffles cabinet
South African President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday fired his police chief, who is implicated in suspect property deals, and replaced…
Deportation Of 125 Nigerians Being Investigated -South Africa Minister
The recent deportation of 125 Nigerians from South Africa over allegations bordering on the authenticity of the yellow fever vaccine…
Mandela home after laparoscopy
Nelson Mandela was given a clean bill of health and left hospital Sunday after a minor diagnostic procedure, soothing fears…