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The African National Congress party severed ties with its former leader over his decision to become the leading voice of an opposition party in the last election, calling its platform [...]

The African National Congress party severed ties with its former leader over his decision to become the leading voice of an opposition party in the last election, calling its platform [...]

Byline: John Eligon In seven years, Racheal Kundananji went from playing her first organized game to signing a multimillion-dollar contract. Her rise could have lasting effects. Racheal Kundananji was just [...]

In seven years, Racheal Kundananji went from playing her first organized game to signing a multimillion-dollar contract. Her rise could have lasting effects. Racheal Kundananji was just 17 when she [...]

To accommodate a broad and diverse alliance of parties, President Cyril Ramaphosa increased the size of his executive team. Now the challenge is getting a diverse group of politicians to [...]

To accommodate a broad and diverse alliance of parties, President Cyril Ramaphosa increased the size of his executive team. Now the challenge is getting a diverse group of politicians to [...]

Byline: John Eligon For the first time since the fall of apartheid, the nation must rely on a coalition of rival parties to govern. Can they get along enough to [...]

For the first time since the fall of apartheid, the nation must rely on a coalition of rival parties to govern. Can they get along enough to pull the country [...]

A new government led by the African National Congress gave Cyril Ramaphosa another term as president, though he faces challenges in Parliament. A fragile coalition of lawmakers in South Africa [...]

Byline: John Eligon and Lynsey Chutel As John Steenhuisen, who leads the second-largest party, negotiates for a place in the government, he must overcome perceptions that his Democratic Alliance favors [...]

As John Steenhuisen, who leads the second-largest party, negotiates for a place in the government, he must overcome perceptions that his Democratic Alliance favors the interests of white people. Nine [...]

President Cyril Ramaphosa's party, the African National Congress, is seeking a broad alliance after it failed to win enough seats in last week's election to form a government on its [...]

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s party, the African National Congress, is seeking a broad alliance after it failed to win enough seats in last week’s election to form a government on its [...]

Byline: John Eligon A new party led by Mr. Zuma, a former president forced out over corruption allegations, helped ensure that the African National Congress fell short of an outright [...]

A new party led by Mr. Zuma, a former president forced out over corruption allegations, helped ensure that the African National Congress fell short of an outright majority for the [...]

Byline: John Eligon The African National Congress received less than 50 percent of the national vote for the first time since gaining power 30 years ago, setting the nation on [...]

A look at the leaders who could shape the country's future after the African National Congress's poor showing in elections. South Africa is headed for big change. Precisely what that [...]

A look at the leaders who could shape the country’s future after the African National Congress’s poor showing in elections. South Africa is headed for big change. Precisely what that [...]

The African National Congress received less than 50 percent of the national vote for the first time since gaining power 30 years ago, setting the nation on an uncharted course. [...]

Byline: John Eligon In pivotal elections on Wednesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa and his African National Congress party are struggling to keep the support of Black middle- and upper-class voters. Cyril [...]

In a high-stakes national election, the African National Congress, which has governed for three decades since the end of apartheid, may lose its outright majority for the first time. Tension, [...]

In a high-stakes national election, the African National Congress, which has governed for three decades since the end of apartheid, may lose its outright majority for the first time. Tension, [...]

A record 51 parties are competing to unseat the long-ruling African National Congress in the national election on Wednesday. Here’s why it won’t be easy. Papi Mazibuko, a 50-year-old library [...]

Con problemas de división política, desigualdad y desempleo, el Congreso Nacional Africano, partido gobernante, podría perder su mayoría parlamentaria por primera vez desde la caída del apartheid. https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaYKhdv5q08fphYVt40M ¿Por qué [...]

In pivotal elections on Wednesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa and his African National Congress party are struggling to keep the support of Black middle- and upper-class voters. Cyril Ramaphosa ascended to [...]

A record 51 parties are competing to unseat the long-ruling African National Congress in the national election on Wednesday. Here's why it won't be easy. Papi Mazibuko, a 50-year-old library [...]

The campaign to keep the African National Congress in power kicked off, unofficially, under a scorching January sun in a packed soccer stadium. Addressing the crowd was Cyril Ramaphosa, president [...]

Three days after the collapse of a four-story building that was under construction, rescuers were still combing through some 3,000 tons of concrete rubble even as signs of life faded. [...]

Three days after the collapse of a four-story building that was under construction, rescuers were still combing through some 3,000 tons of concrete rubble even as signs of life faded. [...]

Why does this election matter? How does South Africa vote? Who is running, and who is likely to win? When will we find out the results? Where can I find [...]

* (#link-544caec2) Why does this election matter? * (#link-6a36a370) How does South Africa vote? * (#link-60ea1bab) What are the main issues? * (#link-7bf3e11e) Who is running, and who is likely [...]

The legal problems of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula expose the governing African National Congress to one of its biggest weaknesses -- corruption allegations -- ahead of a crucial national election. The speaker [...]

The legal problems of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula expose the governing African National Congress to one of its biggest weaknesses — corruption allegations — before a crucial national election. The lawmaker who [...]

Forty-five church pilgrims from Botswana, along with the driver, were killed when the bus plunged off an overpass into a rocky ravine in South Africa. The only survivor was a [...]

Forty-five church pilgrims from Botswana, along with the driver, were killed when the bus plunged off an overpass into a rocky ravine in South Africa. The only survivor was a [...]

The bus, which was carrying people from Botswana to an Easter weekend pilgrimage in South Africa, fell 165 feet into a ravine. An 8-year-old girl was the sole survivor after [...]

American officials say their team was in the country to assess governance issues, but was detained and interrogated before being deported. The government of the southern African nation of Zimbabwe [...]

American officials say their team was in the country to assess governance issues, but was detained and interrogated before being deported. The government of the southern African nation of Zimbabwe [...]

The British foreign secretary and the governments of India, South Africa and Brazil were among those denouncing the melee surrounding an aid convoy in northern Gaza that left scores of [...]

Byline: John Eligon and Joao Silva A student's vow to overthrow one of Africa's last ruling monarchs faces a roadblock: his own father, a soldier sworn to protect the throne. [...]

A student's vow to overthrow one of Africa's last ruling monarchs faces a roadblock: his own father, a soldier sworn to protect the throne. The riot police appeared out of [...]

Byline: John Eligon and Jeffrey Moyo The waterborne disease has killed more than 4,000 people in seven countries over the past two years. Experts blame severe storms, a lack of [...]

The waterborne disease has killed more than 4,000 people in seven countries over the past two years. Experts blame severe storms, a lack of vaccines, and poor water and sewer [...]

Mr. Geingob had also been Namibia's first prime minister after the country gained independence from South Africa in 1990. President Hage G. Geingob of Namibia, a prominent figure in a [...]

Mr. Geingob had also been Namibia’s first prime minister after the country gained independence from South Africa in 1990. President Hage G. Geingob of Namibia, a prominent figure in a [...]

Byline: John Eligon Six years after he was forced from office, former President Jacob Zuma, who still has a loyal following, is campaigning for opponents of the party he once [...]

Six years after he was forced from office, former President Jacob Zuma, who still has a loyal following, is campaigning for opponents of the party he once led, the African [...]

After defending the former South African president and party leader during a slew of corruption scandals, the country's powerful governing party punished him for endorsing the opposition. South Africa's governing [...]

After defending the former South African president and party leader during a slew of corruption scandals, the country’s powerful governing party punished him for endorsing the opposition. South Africa’s governing [...]