Over 2,200 Arrested, 117 Killed in South African Riots
South Africa deployed 25,000 troops, one of the largest deployments of soldiers since the end of white minority rule in 1994, to quell the riots.
Five Bodies Found Outside South African Store After Looting, Stampedes
Violence erupted in the KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provinces after the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma.
Dozens Dead Amid Chaotic Stampedes, Looting in South Africa
"Many of them died from being trampled on during a stampede while people were looting items," the KwaZulu-Natal province's premier said.
Ex-South African President Jacob Zuma Petitions Court to Block Arrest Order
Zuma was found guilty of contempt of court and sentenced to 15 months in prison after failing to appear in court before the commission investigating allegations of corruption during his presidency.
Ex-South African President Becomes First Sentenced to Jail
"Finally, Zuma will find himself where he belongs—behind bars," said opposition politician Herman Mashaba in reaction to the sentence.
Jacob Zuma's reign in South Africa is over. Now what?
The "Teflon president" resigned on Wednesday amid growing pressure from the African National Congress.
Whites-Only Job Advert Sparks Outrage in South Africa
South Africa has a long history of racial segregation.
Bell Pottinger's Most Controversial Clients
The British PR firm has folded after breaching ethical principles in a racially-charged campaign in South Africa.
South Africa is in Recession. Here's Three Reasons Why
Africa's most advanced economy has fallen into recession for the first time in eight years, and pundits are blaming the president.
Massive Email Leak Could Make South Africa's Zuma Quit
A leak of more than 100,000 emails showed that the Guptas, friends of Zuma, hold significant influence over the awarding of government contracts.
South African Opposition Leader Slams Zambia Expulsion
Mmusi Maimane traveled to Zambia on Thursday to attend the trial of the country's embattled opposition leader, but says he was "assaulted" and turned back upon arrival.
Zuma's Latest Contempt for Democracy Could Be Costly
Invoking an apartheid era law to escape accountability is a misguided move that will ask far more questions of the president than it avoids.
South Africa's Jacob Zuma Backs Ex-Wife to Lead Party
"She is bold and you can't fool her," Zuma said about Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, his wife for 16 years.
Apartheid Leader and Ex-Presidents Unite Against Zuma
F.W. de Klerk said that he was "deeply disappointed" in the scandal-dogged leader.
South Africa: Court Rules Against Russian Nuclear Deal
The country's former energy minister secretly signed an agreement with Russia's state nuclear firm in 2014.
South Africa: Shock at Zuma and Mandela 'Sex Painting'
The artist said that the painting depicts Zuma's "molesting" of South Africa.
South Africa to Send Delegation to U.S. Amid Junk Fears
Two of the three major ratings agencies have downgraded South Africa to junk status; only Moody's has not, yet.
South Africa: Zuma Gang Rape Cartoon Sparks Debate
The image shows President Zuma and the Gupta family abusing a woman who represents the country.
South Africa: Thousands Protest for President to Resign
Zuma recently fired his popular finance minister, sparking widespread criticism and a credit downgrade for South Africa.
Who Is South Africa's Radical New Finance Minister?
Gigaba has promised to radically transform South Africa's economy, after its credit rating was just downgraded to junk status.
South Africa: Opposition Charges Ex-Leader Over Tweets
Helen Zille tweeted that colonialism wasn't entirely bad and suggested she saw it as bringing some benefits.
South Africa Reacts to Zuma Firing Finance Minister
The president fired his popular finance minister to widespread criticism.
South Africa's Zuma Fires Popular Finance Minister
Opposition parties have filed motions of no confidence in the president.
South Africa: Zuma 'Plans to Sack Finance Minister'
The ANC's top brass is divided on whether Zuma should fire the finance minister.
South Africa: Zuma Misses Anti-Apartheid Hero's Funeral
Zuma is not attending "in compliance with the family's wishes."
South African Politician Sorry for Colonialism Tweets
Helen Zille claimed that colonialism was not entirely negative.
South Africa VP Accuses Party Youth Wing of 'Fake News'
It's the latest sign of a rift in the ANC as it mulls its next leader.
South Africa: 136 Arrested as Protests Rage
More than a quarter of the South African population is unemployed, and protesters have blamed foreigners for taking local jobs.