Mbeki loyalists to form new South African party: report

The political landscape in South Africa continues to be volatile, as reports are coming in today that ousted president Thabo Mbeki and his loyalists are regrouping to retake power."Disgruntled members of South...

Mbeki Resigns as South Africa's President

Update:  Thabo Mbeki held his last cabinet meeting, and is giving his final address as President of South Africa. ""Today [Sunday] I handed a letter to the honourable Speaker of Parliament Baleka Mbete to tender...

South Africa tells Robert Mugabe to surrender

Robert Mugabe has been warned by Thabo Mbeki that he will face prosecution for the crimes he has committed during his 28 years in power in Zimbabwe, unless he signs a deal to give up all effective power."Mbeki,...

Zimbabwe opposition leader Tsvangirai may become PM under Mugabe government

There is secret political deal happening in Zimbabwe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai could join Mugabe government as Prime Minister. A plan worked out by South African President Thabo Mbeki has...

Zimbabwe set for opposition rally

A rally will be held by Zimbabwe's opposition tomorrow in the captial Harare, after a court overturned a police ban.This is a dangerous undertaking on their part but it is good that they are pressing ahead with...

Mbeki urges calm after South Africa mob attacks

Violent attacks against immigrants and foreigners in South Africa has continued since early last week, killing as many as 23 people. Today, South Adrican President Thabo Mbeki condemned the violence and called on...

South Africa and Indonesia agree to reduce trade barriers

"Pretoria (ANTARA News) - South Africa and Indonesia have agreed to reduce obstacles to trade and business and jointly explore new avenues for electricity generation, the leaders of the two countries said Monday."These will include government-to-government steps to minimise...

S African investors interested in Indonesia

"President Mbeki said the South African and Indonesian governments need to promote their economy to their respective businesspeople. President Mbeki said that in the case of a number of obstacles facing the two...

Interpol Chief To Face Corruption Charges

Al Jazeera is reporting that Jackie Selebi, the head of Interpol, will will be charged with two counts of corruption."Jackie Selebi, the head of the international police organisation, Interpol, and South Africa's...

Zuma Win Plunges South Africa Into Uncertainty

In what seems to be a case of 'the lesser of two evils', Jacob Zuma became the ruler of the African National Congress, going toe to toe with rival Thabo Mbeki.You might remember Zuma from last year, when he was...

Zimbabwe OKs Mbeki's Mediation (But Not Intervention)

As elections draw closer, Zimbabwe's embattled government has allowed South African President Thabo Mbeki to "mediate" between Mugabe's ruling party and the main opposition group, Movement for Democratic Change....

Anti-Apartheid Hero Adelaide Tampo Dies in South Africa

We all remember Nelson Mandela, as well we should, but he is the very first to say he did not work alone. Ms. Tambo was a national hero."South African political activist Adelaide Tambo, who died last month aged 77, has been buried in her home town east of...

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