Jacob Zuma

President Jacob Zuma announced the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela

David Gilbert Dec 05, 2013

David Cameron and Barack Obama join thousands around the world in an outpouring of grief at the passing of Nelson Mandela

Priya Joshi Dec 05, 2013

South African President Jacob Zuma confirms Nelson Mandela has passed away aged 95.

Gareth Platt Dec 05, 2013

South African government to open trauma centre where Booysen was violently raped and murdered.

Hannah Osborne Nov 22, 2013

Four men charged and another man arrested for toddler rape and murder in Diepsloot, north of Johannesburg.

Samantha Payne Oct 19, 2013

Trial of teenager raped and murdered in Bredasdorp hears of Booysen's horrific injuries.

Hannah Osborne Oct 17, 2013

US plan to scale back mammoth stimulus creates volatility in currency markets.

Jerin Mathew Sep 06, 2013

Eight months away from the next elections, Chuck Parnell explores how South Africans are in desperate need of inspirational leadership.

Chuck Parnell Sep 02, 2013

Bush aide Jim McGrath released obituary on former president's behalf after mis-reading Washington Post headline.

Simi John Sep 02, 2013

Political assassinations in South Africa escalate as chorus against ANC corruption grows, says Heinrich Matthee.

Heinrich Matthee Aug 15, 2013

Mandela's daughter Zindzi says former president gaining 'energy and strength' as nation celebrates his birthday.

Hannah Osborne Jul 18, 2013

Sources say CNN has been in talks with Makaziwe Mandela for years about broadcasting former president's funeral.

Hannah Osborne Jul 09, 2013

Mandela's family say they are anticipating the former president's death in affidavit stating he is breathing by life support machine.

Hannah Osborne Jul 03, 2013

US President wants to take his children to visit the prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years.

Dominic Gover Jun 29, 2013

President Jacob Zuma claims Mandela's health has improved while daughter says journalists are acting like 'vultures'.

Hannah Osborne Jun 27, 2013

In Senegal accompanied by the first lady Michelle and daughters Obama met with president Macky Sall

Umberto Bacchi Jun 27, 2013

President Jacob Zuma cancels trip to Mozambique and Barack Obama puts planned visit on hold.

Gareth Platt Jun 27, 2013

'He has given so much to the world. I believe he is at peace,' says daughter.

Umberto Bacchi Jun 24, 2013

Agang party established to challenge the 'corruption and waste' of the dominant ruling ANC.

Timur Moon Jun 23, 2013

South African president Jacob Zuma says anti-apartheid figurehead is recovering after five days in hospital.

Hannah Osborne Jun 12, 2013

As anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela lies critically ill in hospital, Catherine Everett ponders risks and dangers facing Rainbow Nation.

Cath Everett Jun 11, 2013

Former president of South Africa readmitted for treatment on recurring lung infection

Timur Moon Jun 08, 2013

You can tell a lot about a country by what it finds funny about itself, says new South Africa expat Cath Everett.

Cath Everett May 17, 2013

Icelandic Prime Minister Johanna Sigurdardottir official visit to Beijing with first lady Jonina Leosdottir

Umberto Bacchi Apr 15, 2013

'He is responding to treatment and able to breathe without difficulty,' says South African President Jacob Zuma.

Timur Moon Mar 30, 2013

South African President Jacob Zuma urges people to pray for 'beloved Madiba'.

Vasudevan Sridharan Mar 29, 2013

Nelson Mandela readmitted to hospital for recurrence of lung infection.

Agnisheik Chatterji Mar 28, 2013

13 South African soldiers killed, France sends more troops, deposed President Bozize flees country.

Umberto Bacchi Mar 25, 2013

Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi slams 'sugar daddies' for infecting children with HIV.

Dominic Gover Mar 14, 2013

Paralympian athlete's lawyers return to court to argue that bail conditions on Blade Runner unfair.

Hannah Osborne Mar 08, 2013