Jacob Zuma

As many as 30 ministerial changes were announced by South Africa's new president, Cyril Ramaphosa.

The British Commonwealth came out of mutual dependency and ghosts of empire past which would not sleep.

Jacob Zuma has quit as president of South Africa. He has been embroiled in a rape trial, corruption, an arms deal, using public money for his home and association with the Guptas.

The ruling party's senior figures hold emergency meeting with the South African president urging him to resign.

Fate of Mugabe family unclear as reports suggest sacked vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is very close to military figures, is back in the country.

FCA to investigate whether UK lenders were involved in the scandal involving South Africa President Jacob Zuma and the Gupta family.

It has been expelled for five years and chief executive James Henderson has resigned.

"Jacob Zuma cannot welcome an illegitimate president," says protest leader Esaie-Prince Mpinda.

Violence in Cape Town occurred just weeks after President Zuma urged people not to vandalise trains.

President has denied allegations that the wealthy Gupta family have bought him a mansion in the UAE.

The uprising in the Finetown neighbourhood of South Africa's biggest city followed unrest this week in nearby Eldorado Park and Ennerdale.

Phalatse suffered from rare genetic disorder that causes rapid ageing but was a 'champion of positivity'.

Ratings agency warns finance minister sacking and political upheaval 'endangering' economy.

South African rand plunges 5% against the dollar after President Jacob Zuma reshuffles its cabinet.

Dollar struggles to regain ground as investors remain doubtful over Trump's policies.

Decision comes after latest spate of attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa's capital Pretoria.

Abuja urges African Union action to protect foreigners living in South Africa after Pretoria unrest.

March occurs days after spate of attacks targeting shops and homes owned by foreigners.

Trump set to have phone calls with South Africa's Jacob Zuma and Buhari on 13 February.

Punches were thrown in South Africa's parliament as MPs clashed during Zuma's address.

Guebuza, who died yesterday, was ranked as the seventh most powerful young woman in Africa.

ANC National Executive Committee to discuss no confidence motion put forward by tourism minister Derek Hanekom.

Zimbabwe's President Mugabe is expected to plead for South African investments amid economic crisis.

Demonstrators react to a government announcement that universities can increase fees by up to 8% next year.

Protest sparked after education ministry said universities can increase fees by up to 8%.

Hip-hop style musician highlighted social problems affecting the country and appealed to both blacks and whites.

For the first time since apartheid, divisions within the ANC are played out in the open.

Nigeria loses 'largest economy' in Africa title to South Africa as naira weakens and oil prices fall.

Lack of jobs and stagnant economy are issues for party in power since end of apartheid in 1994.

Journalists fired after challenging SABC's decision not to broadcast footage of protests.