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ANC Displaces from Majority Position in South Africa Elections

Shifting Power Dynamics in South Africa's Parliament The African National Congress (ANC), South Africa's longstanding ruling party, appears poised to relinquish its majority status after securing approximately 41% of the votes, based on 85% of ballots tallied, as reported by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). Should these figures hold true in the final tally this weekend, while the ANC would remain the largest party, it would need to seek partnerships in parliament to maintain its hold on power. These…

The water chooses where it will flow in Cape Town

When Cape Town's locals ration water for the day, the region's vineyards are irrigated by irrigation pipes, reflecting the sharp division of the country's precious resource. It has been four years since the tourist capital of South Africa almost ran out, during a drought that caused the city to limp towards a "Day Zero" when all pipes would be emptied. Now the water flows generously, but not for everyone. South Africa is the most unequal country in the world, with race playing a decisive factor, a…

seven people arrested for the murder of a jug

South African police are investigating the murder of Babita Deokaran, a government official from the Gauteng region, which includes Johannesburg. She had exposed the corruption surrounding fraudulent public contracts in connection with Covid-19, in favor of "Covidpreneurs", these entrepreneurs who have illegally enriched themselves due to the pandemic. Seven people were arrested on Friday, August 27,…

Zuma Foundation launches a conversation on social networks

The Foundation for the former South African president launched a petition for donations on Tuesday, August 24, on social networks to help him pay his legal costs in various cases. as reported from Johannesburg, Claire BargelèsIn South Africa, Jacob Zuma supporters are now being urged to put their hand in their wallets! The…

19 people tried in Mozambique tuna bond scandal

A trial has started for 19 suspects in Mozambique's "hidden debt" or "tuna bonds" scandal. The corruption case allegedly involved a tuna company, maritime security companies and more than $ 2 billion in loans. On Monday, South Africa promised to extradite the man who was then Mozambique's…