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South Africa minister elected first female leader of African Union
July 16, 2012 by Sung Un Kim
South African politician Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma on Monday was elected the first female leader of the African Union (AU). Dlamini-Zuma, 63, is the South African Minister of Home Affairs. She was voted into office on Sunday evening after she successfully challenged the incumbent candidate, Jean.... [more]
South Africa president pardons 35,000 offenders to ease prison overcrowding
April 28, 2012 by Matthew Pomy
South African President Jacob Zuma announced Saturday that he will be issuing pardons, known as "special remissions," to 35,000 offenders in order to ease prison overcrowding. The remissions were issued in honor of Freedom Day commemorating Nelson Mandela winning the nation's first all-race.... [more]
South African ruling party leader indicted for corruption [this day at law]
December 28, 2010 by Dwyer Arce
On December 28, 2007, the South African National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) indicted Jacob Zuma, the leader of the ruling African National Party (ANC). He was charged with corruption, fraud, money laundering and racketeering. The charges were later dropped after a protracted legal battle. Earlier.... [more]
Press group: South Africa media tribunal threat to journalism
August 12, 2010 by Daniel Richey
The Vienna-based International Press Institute (IPI) sent an open letter to South African President Jacob Zuma on Wednesday expressing concerns over plans by the African National Congress (ANC) to create a special court to punish press outlets that publish sensitive state information. If passed,.... [more]
South Africa ANC election majority not enough to change constitution
April 25, 2009 by Andrew Gilmore
The African National Congress (ANC) was formally declared the winner of South African parliamentary elections Saturday, but its win fell short of the two-thirds majority of seats needed to change or amend the country's constitution and pass legislation on its own. The election clears the way for....... [more]
South Africa congressional leader Zuma calls for review of high court's authority
April 9, 2009 by Devin Montgomery
South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) leader Jacob Zuma on Wednesday called on the Judicial Service Commission to conduct a review of the country's Constitutional Court, saying the court has too much power and had abused its authority. Zuma also criticized the country's judicia....... [more]
South Africa prosecutors drop Zuma corruption charges
April 6, 2009 by Jay Carmella
The National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa (NPA) announced Monday that it is dropping all corruption charges against African National Congress (ANC) leader Jacob Zuma. The acting director of the NPA, Mokotedi Mpshe, issued a statement that called into question the timing of the.... [more]
South Africa appeals court upholds judicial bias complaint in Zuma corruption case
March 31, 2009 by Andrew Morgan
The South African Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) on Tuesday held that the judges of the Constitutional Court acted lawfully in filing a grievance against Cape Judge President John Hlophe alleging that Hlophe had tried to influence their decision in a corruption case against African National.... [more]
South Africa court delays Zuma corruption trial until after election
February 4, 2009 by Lucas Tanglen
South Africa's Pietermaritzburg High Court announced Wednesday that the corruption trial of African National Congress (ANC) leader Jacob Zuma and arms dealer Thint would be delayed until after the country's presidential election. The agreement calls for Zuma to apply for permanent stay of p....... [more]
Zuma corruption charges reinstatement ruling [SA SC] [document]
January 12, 2009 by Michael
National Director of Public Prosecutions and Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma, Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa, January 12, 2009. Read the full text of the judgment. Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here....... [more]
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