Tag: President Jacob Zuma
Julius Malema’s Appeal Starts Tomorrow
The appeal by ANC Youth League President Julius Malema against his five-year suspension from the party starts today. The ANC's national disciplinary committee imposed the suspension after Malema and other league members were found guilty of ill discipline and undermining party leadership.
Julius Malema Suspended for 5 Years by White Chaired Disciplinary Board
After weeks of disciplinary hearings that were cast as a test of its resolve, South Africa’s governing party on Thursday suspended Julius Malema, the populist leader of its youth wing, for five years and told him to step down for bringing the party into disrepute.
South Africa's Vice President Talks Trade in China
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe is in China in a bid to strengthen political and economic relations with that country.
South Africa’s Arms Deal Probe – Is Thabo Mbeki the Target?
President Jacob Zuma's surprise announcement of a probe into an arms deal that took place during the Presidency of Thabo Mbeki could provide proof that Mbeki is indeed on the political comeback trail - and presents a real and present danger to Zuma's fate post-2012.
Julius Malema Fights Back Against ANC Disciplinary Hearing
In South Africa, the leader of the African National Congress party's youth wing is fighting back against a party disciplinary hearing. Julius Malema is trying to get the hearing stopped, claiming the proper procedures weren't followed when he was charged.
South African President Jacob Zuma Backs Sale of Zimbabwean Diamonds
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has shown his support for the sale of Zimbabwe's Chiadzwa diamonds, despite ongoing attempts by western countries to block Zimbabwean exports.
Ghana and South Africa to Bolster Economic Ties
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma is to host the President of Ghana John Atta Mills, who will undertake a two day State Visit to South Africa from Tuesday.
South Africa and Lesotho Unveils Multibillion Dollar Water Project
A multibillion rand water project, unveiled in Maseru this week by the South African and Lesotho governments, could be the answer to the water challenges facing South Africa, authorities said.
South Africa And Burundi Sign Economic Pact
South Africa has signed an economic cooperation deal Saturday that will see Africa's biggest economy investing in the tourism, energy and infrastructure of the central African nation of Burundi.
