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Ramaphosa replaces South Africa’s Zuma
South Africans awoke to a nation without Jacob Zuma as president for the first time in nine years yesterday, after the scandal-plagued head of state reluctantly resigned on orders from the ruling African National Congress (ANC).
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Zuma Quits as President of South Africa
Jacob Zuma resigned as President of South Africa on Wednesday, heeding orders by the ruling African National Congress (ANC) to bring an end to his nine scandal-plagued years in power, Reuters reported.
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South Africa's Ruling African National Congress Has Formally Asked President Jacob Zuma to Resign
South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has formally asked President Jacob Zuma to resign after he refused to do so earlier, reports say, quoted by BBC.
The reported decision to "recall" him followed marathon talks by senior party officials that continued into the early hours of Tuesday.
South Africa's future
The peaceful end of apartheid and transition to democracy in South Africa was one of the 20th century's greatest achievements. A generation later, this troubled country and its ruling party are now headed toward a turning point. In December, the African National Congress (ANC) will choose a successor to current party leader (and South Africa's president) Jacob Zuma.
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BNP says Nelson Mandella statue in London should be taken down
The statue of Nelson Mandela in London’s Parliament Square should be removed because the anti-apartheid leader was not British, did nothing for the UK, and was a violent terrorist, the far-right British National Party (BNP) has said.
South Africa bus crash ‘kills at least 19 children’
At least 19 children have been killed in a minibus crash near the South African capital, Pretoria, emergency services and officials say.
The children died after the vehicle burst into flames following a collision with a truck just north of the capital.
There were understood to be both primary and secondary school-aged children on board.
South Africa wants to expand trade relations with Turkey
South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) said late on Sept. 5 that it looked forward to deepening trade and bilateral relations with Turkey.
ANC Treasurer-General Zweli Mkhize said South Africa and Turkey shared a lot in common and should work together for their development.
Author Frederick Forsyth reveals his missions for Britain's MI6
British thriller writer Frederick Forsyth revealed he had conducted missions for intelligence service MI6 in extracts from his autobiography published on Aug. 30.
South Africa's ANC To Win General Elections
The ruling African National Congress (ANC) is tipped to win the general vote held on Thursday.
With most ballots counted, it had gained nearly 63% of the vote, according to data by the Independent Electoral Commission cited by Al Jazeera.
This is nearly three percent less than in 2009 and will prevent the party from a desired two-thirds majority.
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