NPA go to media and that is a worry - Zuma
Independent Online, South Africa - 40 minutes ago
The National Prosecuting Authority has not contacted newly elected African National Congress president Jacob Zuma or his advisors about corruption charges …
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‘Mbeki is my comrade, my brother, my leader’
Mail & Guardian Online, South Africa - 1 hour ago
Newly elected ANC president Jacob Zuma used his first speech to urge ANC members to move away from the Zuma-camp, Mbeki-camp laagers. … |
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Zuma’s choices and our own
Business Day, South Africa - 3 hours ago
THE most puzzling thing about Thabo Mbeki is how someone purported to be an intellectual could be so oblivious to the one historical principle that has … |
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ANC battle is just beginning
iAfrica.com, South Africa - 4 hours ago
The battle in the African National Congress would only now get underway, political analysts said on Thursday as the party’s Polokwane conference ground to a … |
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Zuma allays business fears in call for unity
The Herald Eastern Cape, South Africa - 2 hours ago
ANC president Jacob Zuma wrapped up the organisation‘s national conference yesterday with a call for unity, reassuring investors on the future direction of … |
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Zuma side-steps possibility of arrest
Dispatch Online, South Africa - 2 hours ago
BRING IT ON: ANC President Jacob Zuma sings his favourite struggle song Kawulethe umshini wam, before addressing delegates at the ANC national conference in … |
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S. Africa’s Zuma may be prosecuted
Los Angeles Times, CA - 2 hours ago
The new leader of the nation’s ruling party and presidential hopeful could face corruption charges. By Robyn Dixon, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer POLOKWANE … |
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What made Mbeki tick
Sowetan, South Africa - 2 hours ago
President Thabo Mbeki has dominated the political centre since Nelson Mandela handed over power to him as ANC president in 1997. … |
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President Mbeki to address media today
SABC News, South Africa - 2 hours ago
President Thabo Mbeki will be addressing the media at Mahlambandlovu - the official residence of the president in Pretoria - today. … |
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Zuma, the shake up and S.African mining
Mining MX, South Africa - 1 hour ago
[miningmx.com] — BIG changes are coming to the South African government and it is not immediately clear what the future is of incumbent mines minister … |
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S.Africa’s Manuel re-elected to ANC policy body
Reuters South Africa, South Africa - 6 hours ago
By Gordon Bell POLOKWANE, South Africa (Reuters) - South African Finance Minister Trevor Manuel was re-elected to the ruling ANC’s national executive … |
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Zuma puts foreign diplomats at ease
Independent Online, South Africa - 1 hour ago
By Boyd Webb and Xolani Mbanjwa Nobody will be purged from the party or the government, newly elected ANC President Jacob Zuma has told foreign diplomats at … |
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Our world turns
Mail & Guardian Online, South Africa - 2 hours ago
As the rain fell and temperatures plummeted unseasonably, our world shifted. In a stunning defeat delegates decisively rejected ANC president Thabo Mbeki’s … |
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Report Card: Cabinet ministers from A to G
Mail & Guardian Online, South Africa - 3 hours ago
President Thabo Mbeki is now officially a lame-duck. Thus, his grading of G, which means that he is Gone. In Polokwane this week, he was trounced by ANC … |
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‘Comrades for life’
Sowetan, South Africa - 3 hours ago
In a move obviously meant to unite what has been described as “a wounded ANC”, Zuma extended an olive branch to the man he trounced at the party’s … |
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JZ attacks issues with unflinching honesty
Sowetan, South Africa - 3 hours ago
t was a master class in how to prepare and give a great speech: open, courageous, short and touching on all relevant points. Newly elected ANC president … |
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NPA boss has Zuma in focus
Independent Online, South Africa - 5 hours ago
By Deon de Lange and Xolani Mbanjwa The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) - destined to lose its crack investigative unit, the Scorpions, by June - says … |
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Zuma pushes for unity - with Mbeki’s help
Independent Online, South Africa - 5 hours ago
Jacob Zuma on Thursday reached out to his comrade, friend and “leader”, Thabo Mbeki, whom he resoundingly defeated for the presidency of the African … |
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Prosecutor Says Zuma Charges Near
New York Times, United States - 5 hours ago
By MICHAEL WINES and GRAHAM BOWLEY JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s chief prosecutor indicated Thursday that his agency would soon bring criminal corruption … |
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THE THICK END OF THE WEDGE
Business Day, South Africa - 3 hours ago
THE Jacob Zuma era has not gotten off to a good start. Hardly had he been elected president of the African National Congress (ANC) on Tuesday than that … |
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SECOND TAKE - Financial Times
Business Day, South Africa - 3 hours ago
THE election of Jacob Zuma as leader of the African National Congress (ANC) is a healthy sign of democratic progress in a country that is a model for Africa … |
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S.Africa’s Zuma gives first speech as ANC leader
Reuters South Africa, South Africa - 15 hours ago
POLOKWANE, South Africa, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Jacob Zuma delivered his first speech as new leader of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress on … |
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S.Africa stocks plumb new low, rand unmoved
Reuters South Africa, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African stocks were struck down to a new 3-1/2 month low on Wednesday by unrelenting edginess over the state of the world’s … |
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S.Africa stocks lose ground, rand flat
Reuters South Africa, South Africa - 18 Dec 2007
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African stocks continued their downward trend on Tuesday after mining shares again suffered from distress over the global … |
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Jacob Zuma voted new leader of S.Africa’s ANC
Reuters South Africa, South Africa - 18 Dec 2007
By Paul Simao POLOKWANE, South Africa (Reuters) - South Africa’s ruling ANC elected Jacob Zuma as its new leader on Tuesday, dumping President Thabo Mbeki … |
S.African graft claims may dictate Zuma’s future
Reuters South Africa, South Africa - 20 Dec 2007
By Wendell Roelf CAPE TOWN, Dec 20 (Reuters) - The political future of Jacob Zuma, the new leader of South Africa’s ruling ANC, may hinge on corruption …
Zuma backs Mbeki’s ‘quiet diplomacy’ on Zimbabwe
The Times, South Africa - 10 hours ago
ANC president Jacob Zuma defended President Thabo Mbeki’s “quiet diplomacy” on Zimbabwe and said other countries had undermined South Africa’s efforts to …
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Zuma breaks his public silence
News24, South Africa - 12 hours ago
Polokwane - After years of being kept at bodyguard’s length and maintaining a steadfast public silence, Jacob Zuma spoke on Thursday on the legal and … |
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Winnie Mandela tops ANC election list - Update
The Times, South Africa - 10 hours ago
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela won first place in the election of a new ANC National Executive Committee with 2845 votes - more than 500 votes more than Jacob … |
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S.African rand flat, stocks seen ending losing run
Reuters South Africa, South Africa - 18 Dec 2007
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa’s rand was steady against the dollar early on Wednesday, shrugging off a change in leadership of the ruling ANC, … |
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No shift seen in S.Africa econ policy - minister
Reuters South Africa, South Africa - 18 Dec 2007
By Phumza Macanda POLOKWANE, South Africa (Reuters) - South Africa’s ruling African National Congress is unlikely to shift economic policy, regardless of … |
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South Africa’s Zuma-rang
TIME - 8 hours ago
South African president Thabo Mbeki’sfailure to get re-elected as head of the country’s ruling party underlines just how much the leaders who ran the … |
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Defeat of S.Africa’s Mbeki stuns his heartland
Reuters South Africa, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
By Francis Mdlongwa GRAHAMSTOWN, South Africa (Reuters) - Stunned supporters of South African President Thabo Mbeki said on Wednesday he had brought defeat … |
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Zuma’s victory divides South Africans
Reuters South Africa, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Jacob Zuma’s victory in an election for leadership of the ruling ANC divided South Africans on Wednesday, as his rivalry … |
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Zuma victory clouds future of the ANC
The Times, South Africa - 10 hours ago
The confirmation of Jacob Zuma as the president of South Africa’s largest liberation movement has created a cloud of doubt about the future of the ANC and … |
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Zuma on Zim, Mbeki and corruption
Mail & Guardian Online, South Africa - 15 hours ago
“Imminent” corruption charges against newly elected African National Congress (ANC) leader Jacob Zuma, Zimbabwe and the death penalty were all issues that … |
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Zuma enjoys his crowning
BBC News, UK - 11 hours ago
By Will Ross As 4000 delegates made their way towards the conference venue, a huge white tent on the campus of the University of Limpopo, … |
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New ANC leader Zuma ends speech with trademark song
Reuters South Africa, South Africa - 17 hours ago
POLOKWANE, South Africa (Reuters) - Jacob Zuma, new leader of South Africa’s ruling ANC, ended his first speech as party chief on Thursday by singing a … |
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Party’s calming influence waits in the wings
Financial Times, UK - 7 hours ago
By Alec Russell Jacob Zuma, the controversial new leader of the African National Congress, yesterday laughingly dismissed talk of contingency plans for … |
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JZ forgets party rivalry
iAfrica.com, South Africa - 17 hours ago
Newly elected ANC president Jacob Zuma sought to put his fight with party rivals behind him on Thursday, focusing on economic policy, crime and HIV/Aids. … |
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S.Africa’s Mbeki not considering resigning - ANC
Reuters South Africa, South Africa - 18 hours ago
POLOKWANE, South Africa (Reuters) - South African President Thabo Mbeki is not considering resigning as the country’s leader, a senior official from the … |
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Zuma speaks to allay worries
Business Report, South Africa - 5 hours ago
By Mike Cohen and Karl Maier Johannesburg - Jacob Zuma would maintain the country’s economic policies and work with President Thabo Mbeki to unify the ANC, … |
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An AZ of Jacob Zuma, spear of the nation
Independent Online, South Africa - 18 Dec 2007
A is for the African National Congress, the oldest liberation movement on the African continent. The ANC is 65-year-old Zuma’s real home. … |
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Zuma: ‘There is only one ANC’
Mail & Guardian Online, South Africa - 17 hours ago
“We cannot have a Zuma camp or a Mbeki camp; there is only one ANC. None among us is above the organisation or bigger than the ANC,” said new African … |
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Zimbabwe: Implications of Zuma’s Victory
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 5 hours ago
AS South Africa and indeed President Thabo Mbeki digests and reflects on Jacob Zuma’s victory as the president of Africa’s oldest political party, … |
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NPA closer to ’second bite’ at Zuma
Independent Online, South Africa - 20 hours ago
The National Prosecuting Authority is closer to making a decision on whether to go ahead with renewed corruption charges against ANC president Jacob Zuma, … |
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‘Mbeki has abused power on a grand scale’
Independent Online, South Africa - 18 Dec 2007
I was having a rock shandy on Tuesday with an old African National Congress friend from South Africa’s heroic age (the 1990 to 1995 period), when, … |
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‘This isn’t the US. This is South Africa!’
Independent Online, South Africa - 22 hours ago
“Not in this country! Not in this country!” An African National Congress man came up to me and uttered this cry as I was having a quiet glass of wine a … |
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Prosecutor Says Zuma Charges Near
New York Times, United States - 15 hours ago
By GRAHAM BOWLEY and MICHAEL WINES South Africa’s chief prosecutor said Thursday there was enough evidence to bring corruption charges against the Zulu … |
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ANCYL opposed to early Mbeki exit
Mail & Guardian Online, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
While welcoming the outcome of Tuesday night’s election of Jacob Zuma as African National Congress (ANC) leader, the ANC Youth League has come out against … |
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New dawn for ANC as Zuma takes centre stage
Business Day, South Africa - 18 Dec 2007
PRESIDENT Thabo Mbeki is today a man without a political party — and the African National Congress (ANC) he has served all his adult life is a party whose … |
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Around the world
Detroit Free Press, United States - 1 hour ago
The nation’s top prosecutor said Thursday he has enough evidence to bring corruption charges against new African National Congress leader Jacob Zuma, … |
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EDITORIAL - South Africa’s critical juncture
Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica - 3 hours ago
We admit our grave unease at the election as president of the African National Congress (ANC) of Jacob Zuma, a man of whom Archbishop Desmond Tutu says most … |
Take me to court - ANC head Zuma
The Press Association - 5 hours ago
New ANC leader Jacob Zuma has challenged prosecutors to take him to court after they claimed they had enough evidence to bring corruption charges against …
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Zimbabwe: There’s a Zulu On Our Stoep
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 6 hours ago
AS President Robert Mugabe celebrated his disputed win in the 2002 presidential election, the very first visitor to arrive at State House to toast the … |
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Botswana: Zoom On South Africa
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 7 hours ago
Botswana will be looking with intense curiosity at the aftermath of the change of guard at South Africa’s ANC 52nd national conference. … |
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Prosecutor has ‘evidence’ to charge Zuma
Financial Times, UK - 7 hours ago
By Alec Russell in Polokwane Tensions at the heart of South Africa’s government intensified yesterday when the country’s chief prosecutor said there was … |
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Prosecutor has ‘evidence’ to charge Zuma
Financial Times, UK - 8 hours ago
By Alec Russell in Polokwane The stakes in South Africa’s battle for power were raised dramatically yesterday when the country’s chief prosecutor said there … |
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Big names fall off NEC list
Independent Online, South Africa - 9 hours ago
An emotionally charged African National Congress conference ended on Thursday with the announcement that Winnie Madikizela-Mandela received the most votes … |
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Jacob Zuma attempts to reassure investors
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 9 hours ago
By Sebastien Berger, in Polokwane Jacob Zuma, the newly elected president of the African National Congress, sought to reassure investors in South Africa, … |
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Polokwane in a nutshell
The Times, South Africa - 10 hours ago
By Brendan Boyle 21 December 2007, 01:44 GMT + 2 The ANC has repudiated it’s president of the past 10 years, Thabo Mbeki, and opted for Jacob Zuma, … |
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‘My comrade, my friend and brother’
The Times, South Africa - 10 hours ago
ANC president Jacob Zuma yesterday reached out to President Thabo Mbeki, describing him as “a comrade, friend and brother … and, indeed, my leader”. … |
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Zuma supports Mbeki on Zimbabwe
Independent Online, South Africa - 12 hours ago
South African President Thabo Mbeki’s “quiet diplomacy” on Zimbabwe is the correct strategy, newly elected African National Congress president Jacob Zuma … |
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South Africa’s Zuma May Face Graft Trial
The Associated Press - 12 hours ago
POLOKWANE, South Africa — South Africa’s top prosecutor said Thursday he has enough evidence to bring corruption charges against new African National … |
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Times readers seem ready to
The Times, South Africa - 12 hours ago
By Brendan Boyle 20 December 2007, 23:29 GMT + 2 With a creditable 2500 votes already in visitors to The Times website seem willing to give new ANC … |
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No ANC NEC results yet
The Times, South Africa - 14 hours ago
Delegates to the ANC’s Polokwane conference were still waiting on Thursday evening for the results of voting for the party’s new National Executive … |
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Zuma calls for unity
ABC Online, Australia - 14 hours ago
Newly-elected leader of South Africa’s governing party Jacob Zuma has used his speech to the African National Congress to make a powerful call for unity. … |
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ANC dances to a different tune under Zuma
Africasia, UK - 16 hours ago
If Thabo Mbeki sent them to sleep at the start of conference, Jacob Zuma, the triumphant new leader of South Africa’s ruling ANC, had delegates dancing in … |
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Zuma never ‘wanted his day in court’
Independent Online, South Africa - 16 hours ago
Newly elected ANC president Jacob Zuma has denied he ever said that he “wants his day in court”. Briefing the media at the ANC national conference in … |
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Prosecution likely for ANC leader
Radio Netherlands, Netherlands - 17 hours ago
Cape Town (20 December) - Jacob Zuma, the new leader of South Africa’s governing African National Congress is likely to be charged once more for corruption. … |
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Official: Enough Evidence to Charge Zuma
The Associated Press - 17 hours ago
POLOKWANE, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s top prosecutor said Thursday he had enough evidence to bring corruption charges against Jacob Zuma, … |
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Zuma says no change in S.Africa’s Zimbabwe policy
Reuters South Africa, South Africa - 17 hours ago
POLOKWANE, South Africa, Dec 20 (Reuters) - South Africa will continue with its policy of quiet diplomacy towards Zimbabwe, the new leader of the ruling ANC … |
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ANC President Zuma’s first
The Times, South Africa - 17 hours ago
By Brendan Boyle 20 December 2007, 18:03 GMT + 2 ANC president Jacob Zuma dodged the first question at his first news conference following his election to … |
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Zuma talks to people’s concerns
Independent Online, South Africa - 18 hours ago
“Comrades, the mandate arising from the 52nd conference is clear… as a collective and through our structures we need to create a united ANC. … |
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Zuma oils the waters
The Times, South Africa - 18 hours ago
By Brendan Boyle 20 December 2007, 17:32 GMT + 2 It was not rocket science, but new ANC president Jacob Zuma did a very good job just now of beginning to … |
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controversial arms deal
BBC News, UK - 18 hours ago
Despite his unequivocal election victory as leader of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC), Jacob Zuma is by no means assured of the … |
Zuma plans big speech for comrades
Independent Online, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
Newly-elected African National Congress president Jacob Zuma will address delegates at the ANC’s national conference for the first time on Thursday. …
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What the world had to say
The Times, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
Other countries watched closely as Jacob Zuma was voted in as president of the ANC in Polokwane on Tuesday. Here are some excerpts from what the … |
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A puppet on a string?
The Times, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
The ANC succession race has provided lessons in democracy at play, and ironically the most poignant of these lessons were learnt from the behaviour of … |
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Old guard axed
The Times, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
The Jacob Zuma “tsunami” continued to wash away President Thabo Mbeki’s support base yesterday — it is expected that almost all of Mbeki’s confidants on the … |
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How members of the public received the result
Dispatch Online, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
By THANDUXOLO JIKA and SOME South Africans are so concerned about Jacob Zuma’s victory that they want to leave the country. Others are saying that at long … |
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End of era had to come
Dispatch Online, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
The resounding defeat suffered by President Thabo Mbeki at the hands of Jacob Zuma this week had nothing to do with Zuma’s capabilities, writes Justice … |
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Editorial Opinion
Dispatch Online, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
On Tuesday night, President Thabo Mbeki walked on stage to congratulate the man he had fired from his job as deputy president of this republic. become … |
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Quiet day at the office for Zuma
News24, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
Polokwane - ANC president Jacob Zuma maintained an enigmatic silence on his first day at the helm of the ruling party while his allies sought to dispel … |
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Weary Zimbabweans bank on Zuma’s Election
Voice of America - 19 Dec 2007
By Ntungamili Nkomo and Benedict Nhlapho South African newspapers are comparing Jacob Zuma’s election as leader of the African National Congress to a … |
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‘No revenge’ call after Zuma win
BBC News, UK - 19 Dec 2007
Left-wing supporters of South Africa’s new governing party leader have called for no revenge to be taken on allies of losing candidate President Thabo Mbeki … |
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Thursday in Polokwane
The Times, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
By Brendan Boyle 19 December 2007, 18:31 GMT + 2 Expect surprises, but the theory is that the final session of the ANC conference will convene at 8:30 am in … |
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Zuma under the microscope
Independent Online, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
Jacob Zuma’s election as ANC President and his likely ascent to the South African Presidency in 2009 has been mostly welcomed, but some uneasiness was also … |
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Who will govern? Mbeki or Zuma?
The Times, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
As of today, the country is living with the much speculated about phenomenon of “two centers of power”. Jacob Zuma is ANC president while Thabo Mbeki … |
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Zuma’s victory: ‘let’s pack our bags and go’
Independent Online, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
By Zama Shange While political parties and organisation around the country have welcomed the decision by the ANC delegates to elect Jacob Zuma as their … |
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ANC election was ‘model of democracy’
Independent Online, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
The ANC’s leadership elections were a model of democratic principles that should be entrenched in South Africa, said the SA Council of Churches on Wednesday … |
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The End of The Affair
Newsweek - 19 Dec 2007
South Africa has made great progress in recent years, but with Mbeki a lame duck its leadership is faltering dangerously. By Scott Johnson | Newsweek Web … |
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Analysts cautious on Zuma
The Times, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
Market analysts - both local and foreign - appear to have adopted a wait-and-see attitude on newly-elected ANC leader Jacob Zuma, indicating there are still … |
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Smiling Zuma silent on election
Independent Online, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
The ANC’s new president Jacob Zuma treated the media to a mere enigmatic smile when he left the presidential suite at the party’s conference in Polokwane on … |
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Populism on wheels
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 19 Dec 2007
Newly elected African National Congress (ANC) president Jacob Zuma (R) is congratulated by South African President Thabo Mbeki. Photograph: Jon Hrusa/EPA A … |
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Political foes end war with handshake
Independent Online, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
By Political staff Polokwane hardly slept on Tuesday night as ANC delegates celebrated the landslide victory of not only Jacob Zuma but the entire slate of … |
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Zuma meets key allies
The Times, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
Newly elected president of the African National Congress Jacob Zuma met his key allies near the voting stations at the University of Limpopo in Polokwane … |
Zuma: what now?
Independent Online, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
By Political Staff Jacob Zuma’s overwhelming victory in Polokwane has left President Thabo Mbeki a lame duck president as has been widely speculated in past …
Namibia: Fresh ‘Values’ Under Zuma
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 23 hours ago
Jacob Zuma’s rise to the top in the African National Congress (ANC) could spell a slight shift to the socialist and leftist leanings in that the party, …
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Timeline: Jacob Zuma and the BAE arms deal
Times Online, UK - 23 hours ago
Within the space of two days Jacob Zuma has delivered a humiliating defeat to President Thabo Mbeki in the most divisive leadership contest the African … |
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First clash looms in ANC
News24, South Africa - 23 hours ago
Polokwane - The first clash between the so-called twin seats of power, President Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma, the new leader of the African National Congress … |
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‘Enough evidence’ for Zuma charges
CNN - 23 hours ago
POLOKWANE, South Africa (CNN) — South Africa’s top prosecutor said Thursday he has enough evidence to charge Jacob Zuma, the newly-elected leader of the … |
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Kenya: Zuma Victory And the Challenges for SA
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 23 hours ago
The choice is Mr Jacob Zuma’s to make. He can demonstrate that he is a leader who can drive change in a responsible and orderly manner that will not halt … |
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‘Zuma will be charged’
Independent Online, South Africa - 23 hours ago
By Boyd Webb and Murray Williams The prosecution of Jacob Zuma is imminent, the acting National Prosecutions Authority chief, Mokotedi Mpshe, announced on … |
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Jacob Zuma faces corruption trial in South Africa
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 20 Dec 2007
By Sebastien Berger in Polokwane Prosectors in South Africa have enough evidence to take the ANC’s new president Jacob Zuma to court for corruption, … |
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Official: Enough Evidence to Charge Zuma
The Associated Press - 20 Dec 2007
POLOKWANE, South Africa (AP) — Officials have enough evidence to bring corruption charges against Jacob Zuma, the man standing in line to be the next … |
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Ma Mbeki pondering ‘what’s next?’ for the ANC
Independent Online, South Africa - 20 Dec 2007
There’s drizzle on the leaves of the giant cabbages behind Ma Epainette Mbeki’s house. The fir trees shiver on an afternoon weighed in cloud. … |
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Zuma investigation ‘is complete’
Independent Online, South Africa - 20 Dec 2007
The ANC conference near Polokwane entered its final day on Thursday with the news that party president Zacob Zuma is still under threat of prosecution. … |
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Zuma set to be charged over alleged corruption
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 20 Dec 2007
Jacob Zuma (R) is congratulated by South Africa’s president, Thabo Mbeki, after being elected ANC leader. Photograph: Jon Hrusa/EPA South Africa’s director … |
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Waiting for Mbeki’s Letter
The Times, South Africa - 20 Dec 2007
By Justice Malala 20 December 2007, 10:45 GMT + 2 That was the expression President Thabo Mbeki has used for the past few years to begin an attack on the … |
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Let’s go back to the day Mbeki fired Zuma
The Times, South Africa - 20 Dec 2007
By Ray Hartley Sunday June 12 was a crisp winter’s day on the South African high veld. By the afternoon, President Thabo Mbeki had finally made his decision … |
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Were ANC votes tampered with?
Independent Online, South Africa - 20 Dec 2007
Figures that do not add-up and suspicious registration procedures have raised the notion amongst the losing side of the African National Congress (ANC) in … |
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Zuma will face corruption charges soon
Times Online, UK - 20 Dec 2007
South Africa’s top prosecutor said today that there is enough evidence to prosecute Jacob Zuma, the new head of the ruling ANC, on allegations of corruption … |
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Jacob Zuma to be charged soon
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 20 Dec 2007
By Gary Cleland and agencies Jacob Zuma’s hopes of becoming South Africa’s next president have suffered a severe blow after the state prosecutor announced … |
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ANC leader keeps S. Africans in dark
Los Angeles Times, CA - 20 Dec 2007
Jacob Zuma’s penchant for being secretive, which served him well in his political rise, is seen as a liability because of unease among many as to what he … |
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Hurry up and wait in Polokwane
The Times, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
By Brendan Boyle 20 December 2007, 09:30 GMT + 2 The programme for the final day of the ANC’s Polokwane conference is in disarray. … |
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‘Enough evidence’ to charge Zuma
BBC News, UK - 19 Dec 2007
South Africa’s top prosecutor says there is enough evidence to charge the new leader of the governing party, Jacob Zuma, with corruption. … |
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Zuma to address ANC conference
BBC News, UK - 19 Dec 2007
The newly-elected leader of the African National Congress, Jacob Zuma, is due to lay out his vision for South Africa at the party’s conference. … |
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NEC election results delayed
The Times, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
The results of polling for the ANC National Executive Committee will be available only late today, party officials said this morning. … |
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Action against Zuma ‘imminent’
Independent Online, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
There is enough evidence to prosecute Jacob Zuma for corruption, acting national director of public prosecutions Mokotedi Mpshe said on Thursday. … |
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Hope, fear mingle after vote
Houston Chronicle, United States - 19 Dec 2007
By CRAIG TIMBERG NOBODY, SOUTH AFRICA — In his rise to the pinnacle of South Africa’s ruling party, Jacob Zuma has thrilled and unnerved this diverse nation … |
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The Zuma problem
Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica - 19 Dec 2007
“The (African National Congress) should not choose someone of whom most of us would be ashamed,” said Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who has a fair claim to being … |
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Scorpions stamped out
Independent Online, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
By Political Bureau The Scorpions will be disbanded by June next year at the latest, according to discussions at the ANC’s national conference on Wednesday. … |
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Where to now for Mbeki?
Independent Online, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
By Angela Quintal, Moshoeshoe Monare and Jabulani Sikhakhane President Thabo Mbeki and his allies are expected to meet after Christmas to consider their … |
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View of the Day: Zuma’s election
Financial Times, UK - 19 Dec 2007
Jacob Zuma’s election as leader of the African National Congress is bad news for the South African markets, says Stanislava Pravdova, analyst at Danske Bank … |
ANC holds breath on Zuma’s policies
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 19 Dec 2007
Jacob Zuma makes his first address as leader of the ruling African National Congress today as the party waits to find out the intentions of the man it …
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COMMENT & ANALYSIS Editorial comment
Financial Times, UK - 19 Dec 2007
The election of Jacob Zuma as leader of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress is a healthy sign of democratic progress in a country that is a … |
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Zuma plans big speech for comrades
Independent Online, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
Newly-elected African National Congress president Jacob Zuma will address delegates at the ANC’s national conference for the first time on Thursday. … |
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Why Thabo Mbeki had to go
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 19 Dec 2007
By a large majority, the African National Congress has voted President Thabo Mbeki out of office as leader of the party. ANC dominance is such that South … |
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Markets wait for Zuma to show colours
The Times, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
Market analysts, both local and foreign, appear to have adopted a wait-and-see attitude to newly elected ANC leader Jacob Zuma. RMB noted that, though his … |
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What the world had to say
The Times, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
Other countries watched closely as Jacob Zuma was voted in as president of the ANC in Polokwane on Tuesday. Here are some excerpts from what the … |
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Youth League struts after big win
The Times, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
These were the words ANC Youth League president Fikile Mbalula used to describe the campaigns waged by Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki in Polokwane. … |
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Despair at Zuma victory
The Times, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
While many political parties welcomed Jacob Zuma’s election as president of the ruling party, some voiced their despair at the direction the country might … |
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A puppet on a string?
The Times, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
The ANC succession race has provided lessons in democracy at play, and ironically the most poignant of these lessons were learnt from the behaviour of … |
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Old guard axed
The Times, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
The Jacob Zuma “tsunami” continued to wash away President Thabo Mbeki’s support base yesterday — it is expected that almost all of Mbeki’s confidants on the … |
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End of era had to come
Dispatch Online, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
The resounding defeat suffered by President Thabo Mbeki at the hands of Jacob Zuma this week had nothing to do with Zuma’s capabilities, writes Justice … |
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How members of the public received the result
Dispatch Online, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
By THANDUXOLO JIKA and SOME South Africans are so concerned about Jacob Zuma’s victory that they want to leave the country. Others are saying that at long … |
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Editorial Opinion
Dispatch Online, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
On Tuesday night, President Thabo Mbeki walked on stage to congratulate the man he had fired from his job as deputy president of this republic. become … |
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Zuma win fuels uncertainty fear
Gulf Daily News, Bahrain - 19 Dec 2007
JOHANNESBURG: South Africa faced deep uncertainty yesterday after the greatest political shake-up since the end of apartheid set populist Jacob Zuma on the … |
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New ANC leader holds his tongue
Independent Online, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
New African National Congress president Jacob Zuma maintained an enigmatic silence on his first day in charge of the country’s ruling party while his allies … |
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Quiet day at the office for Zuma
News24, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
Polokwane - ANC president Jacob Zuma maintained an enigmatic silence on his first day at the helm of the ruling party while his allies sought to dispel … |
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Weary Zimbabweans bank on Zuma’s Election
Voice of America - 19 Dec 2007
By Ntungamili Nkomo and Benedict Nhlapho South African newspapers are comparing Jacob Zuma’s election as leader of the African National Congress to a … |
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South Africa: Lessons From the ANC Elections
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 19 Dec 2007
Jacob Zuma, a one time close ally of President Thabo Mbeki now turned rival, was on Tuesday elected chairman of South Africa’s ruling African National … |
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‘No revenge’ call after Zuma win
BBC News, UK - 19 Dec 2007
Left-wing supporters of South Africa’s new governing party leader have called for no revenge to be taken on allies of losing candidate President Thabo Mbeki … |
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Victor, vanquished meet
Independent Online, South Africa - 19 Dec 2007
Thabo Mbeki and the new president of the African National Congress, Jacob Zuma, met to discuss the future of the party late on Tuesday night, … |
