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The article reports impact of political corruption on schools and the education system in South Africa. Topics discussed include the way Deputy South African President David Mabuza vowed to improve education during his 2017 political campaign, the protests launched by parents of students in the South African rural region of Middelplaas over the condition of school toilets, and the tenure of Mabuza as Education Minister in the South African province of Mpumalanga.

Discusses the dissolution of the New National Party in South Africa due to lack of voter support. Defection of many members to the Democratic Alliance and the African National Congress.

The article discusses cash and car bribes of South African leaders, including public corruption through extravagant bribes identified by chief operating officer of Bosasa Angelo Agrizzi, and corruption through cash bribes to African National Congress officials to secure government contracts.

The article discusses the decline of water levels in Cape Town, South Africa, noting the effort of the government to reduce municipal water use.

The article reports on the plan of the South African government to consider a national minimum wage of as of February 2017 on topics including the rising discontent of the black voters over the economy, the benefits of the minimum wage on the poor and the wide income gap in the country.

The article discusses the transportation of the remains of journalist and author Nat Nakasa from New York City to his home country of South Africa. Topics addressed include Nakasa's exile from South Africa due to his opposition of the country's apartheid government, his career and social views while living in South Africa, and his disappointment upon encountering racism in the U.S. His death in New York City at age 28 is discussed.

The article reports that South African President Jacob G. Zuma denied allegations of corruption and accusations that the Guptas family with widespread business interests influenced his appointment of ministers.

The article discusses the film "Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela: A Son's Tribute to Unsung Heroes" which addresses issues of apartheid and the African National Congress in South Africa. The film focuses on the life of Benjamin Pule Leinaeng, who was the step-father of the film writer. The twelve disciples reference alludes to the group of men who were exiled from South Africa in the 1960's and agitated against apartheid from abroad.

Reports that nearly 70,000 South Africans filled a soccer stadium near Soweto for the largest political rally ever of the African National Congress, an organization the white minority government declared illegal 29 years ago. Why the government allowed the rally; The speech of Walter Sisulu, a former general secretary of the Congress.

Reports that seven of eight newly freed political prisoners, members of the banned African National Congress, have called on President F.W. de Klerk to free Nelson Mandela. Walter Sisulu, spokesman at this news conference, reaffirmed loyalty to the African National Congress; Possibility of negotiations between the Congress and the government; Conditions. INSET: The 7 political prisoners set free with Sisulu..

Reports that South African President F.W. De Klerk met with leaders of the anti-apartheid movement, including Archbishop Desmond M. Tutu, for what was described as talks about talks. Six steps for negotiations provided by church leaders; Tone of meeting.

Reports that acting President of South Africa F.W. de Klerk announced that despite the largest losses by his National Party in 41 years, the party has a mandate to continue its five year Plan of Action toward a society free from domination by either the white minority or the black majority. The reaction of the State Department of the United States; Protests and unrests in South Africa; Election results.

Discusses apartheid in South Africa, small changes that are being made, and the weariness of confrontation that may bring blacks and the white minority government to the negotiating tables, despite the polarized positions both groups hold.

Reports that the Mass Democratic Movement, a loose alliance of anti-apartheid groups has stepped up unrest, less than a week before South Africa's parliamentary elections, in which blacks are not permitted to vote. Schoolchildren, college students, teachers and journalists protest; Government searches offices of the country's largest black trade union; Government repels protesters with tear gas and rubber bullets.

Reports that 73-year-old P.W. Botha quit under pressure as South Africa's President after losing a confrontation with cabinet member and National Party leader successor, F.W. De Klerk about the country's relationship with Zambia. Effect on South Africa's politics.

Describes a meeting between Nelson R. Mandela, the imprisoned African National Congress leader, and South African President P.W. Botha. Speculation that the meeting may signal an early release for Mandela, due in part to pressure from Western leaders; Analysis of the political impact of the meeting.

The legislators of South Africa's ruling National Party threw their support behind the new party leader, F.W. de Klerk, and unanimously called for him to replace P.W. Botha as President of South Africa.

South African President P.W. Botha, still recovering from a stroke, has relinquished his power as leader of the National Party, the political machine which has ruled South Africa for 40 years. Elected at a party caucus, Frederik de Klerk will succeed Botha to the post. Botha still retains the presidency, although many observers are now wondering if he will step down before the national elections in the fall of 1989. De Klerk has said he will maintain the party's cautious policies.

The article offers several insights on ailing former South African President Nelson Mandela, which include that of 30-year-old salesman Katlego Tsolanku who said that the president has given them so much.

Jacob Zuma was sworn in as the president of South Africa on Saturday after a remarkable political comeback, and he quickly highlighted the challenges faced by the continent's largest economy. Promising to help South Africans realize their dreams, Mr. Zuma, 67, took a sober view of the country's economy, which may already be in its first recession in 17 years. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

South Africa's governing party, the African National Congress, is once again steamrolling to a big election victory, leading with 67 percent of the vote early Friday after more than two-thirds the ballots have been counted. The victory will easily propel Jacob Zuma, a populist often surrounded by controversy, into the presidency. The final tabulations may not be completed until the weekend. But the A.N.C. began celebrating Thursday evening with thousands of supporters dancing and singing in the streets of downtown Johannesburg. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Nelson Mandela, now a frail man at age 90, emerged from retirement on Sunday to make a surprise appearance at a campaign rally for Jacob Zuma, the current leader of the African National Congress. Mr. Mandela did not say much at the event in Eastern Cape Province. He merely thanked the crowd for braving a rainstorm, and, with family members at his side, said, ''Long live the A.N.C.!'' [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The presidency of Thabo Mbeki teetered precariously near an ignominious end on Friday, as members of his party's national executive committee met late into the night deciding whether to tell him to resign before his term expires next year. ''The debate is actually in the middle of nowhere,'' Gwede Mantashe, the secretary general of the African National Congress, told reporters who had been expecting a far more fateful announcement. ''Everyone is expressing their view and after we finish the debate, we will come and tell you the news.'' [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article comments on the present political scenario in South Africa. It is stated that the African National Party (ANC), ruling party in South Africa, needs a competition to choose its candidate for the 2009 presidential elections, if democracy is to be restored. Jacob Zuma, who was recently selected as the president of the party, is charged with raping. So, it is suggested that South Africa and the ANC should not assume him as the only possible presidential nominee and next president.

The article presents the author's views on the new split in South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress, which according to him may be good for the country. The two rivals for the leadership of the party, who were once close allies, are Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma. He notes that if Mbeki were to win the party leadership, he could select his own successor, while a victory by Zuma would be radical changing of the guard. He says that the party also is no longer a liberation movement.

The article reports on the struggle for power within South Africa's ruling the African National Congress. Political observers say that the struggle is on between the two camps, one headed by President Thabo Mbeki and another by politician Jacob Zuma. Mbeki fired Zuma from the post of deputy president in 2005 when the latter was found involved in a bribery scandal. Mbeki wants to continue as party president.

The article reports that South African President Thabo Mbeki is facing criticism from his government allies as his presidential term is approaching an end in 2009. His decision to dismiss deputy health minister Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge, provoked criticism from allies. The Congress of South African Trade Unions, a ruling alliance partner, accused him of removing talented persons from his government. The South African Communist Party, another ally, questioned presidential prerogative.

The article reports on the strike of public-service labor unions in South Africa. June 12, 2007 was the 12th day of the strike, during which schools were shut down and work at hospitals and court hampered. The labor unions accused President Thabo Mbeki of betraying the interests of the lower class in the country. Mbeki, however, seems undeterred. The clash between labor unions and government is likely to affect the political convention of the African National Congress due in late 2007.

Reports that the New National Party, the successor to the National Party, which governed South Africa during the apartheid, has scheduled a meeting to discuss the possible disbanding of the party. Vote received by the New National Party during the national election.

Reports that the South African government is granting asylum to Jean-Bertrand Aristide, Haiti's deposed president.

Editorial. Comments on the economic history of post-Apartheid South Africa. Industries and economic conditions; Effects of the demise of the apartheid; Political history; Liberation movement; Problems relating to corruption, crimes of greed and robberies.

Reports on key controversies relating to the re-election South African President Thabo Mbeki. Reputation and popularity; Political ideologies and capacity as President; Comparison with African icon, Nelson Mandela; Public policy and political planning; Evaluation of his ability and performance as President.

Reports on the triumph pf South African President Thabo Mbeki in the general election. Votes on Mbeki; Increase in the share of the votes of the African National Congress.

Reports on the expectation that South Africans will vote for the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa. View of President Thabo Mbeki that the mere notion of the dominance of ANC will threaten the country's democracy borders on racism; Issue on the future of ANC in the country; Comparison made on the percentage of votes garnered by ANC and its political rivals in previous elections.

Reports developments related to politics and goverment in South Africa. Disclosure of the date of the presidential elections; Discussion on the health benefits of garlic in treating AIDS.

Reports on the approval received by the General Motors Corp. from the South Africa government to buy the remaining stake of Delta Motor.

Reports on the criticism expressed by retired South African archbishop and Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu against the South African government for supporting Zimbabwe's president Robert Mugabe.

Reports on the problems of the ruling party of South Africa, the African National Congress (AFC). Charges and countercharges that has hurt the reputation of the deputy president and the national prosecutor; Revelation that a white human rights lawyer, Vanessa Brereton, who seemed to be a comrade in arms in the AFC struggle against apartheid during the 1980s was in fact a spy for the apartheid government.

Reports that the accord between the African National Congress and the New National Party would enable the Nationalists to return to South African government as a junior partner.

Presents an update on several political parties in South Africa as of November 20, 2001.

Focuses on the effort of white South Africans to regain political power in their local elections on December 5, 2000. Changes in the country after apartheid ended; Service provided by the Afro-American government; Reason why whites want Afro-American support; Goal of Tony Leon, leader of the white opposition.

Reports on the plans of the opposition party to rally black voters against the governing African National Congress in line with the 2000 national elections in Johannesburg, South Africa. Confusion among white voters concerning the post-apartheid political situation; Details on the political history of South Africa; Social conditions in the country.

Reports on the move of South African communities to cast aside city council names linked to apartheid or colonialism. Several council names to be changed; Changes in the government of South Africa; Significance of the move to blacks in the country; Details on the plan to reinvent the national identity of the country.

Reports results of the June 3, 1999 presidential election in South Africa. Extent of the African National Congress (ANC) victory; Thabo Mbeki's victory statement and ANC policy promises; Concern about ANC power to change the constitution; Challenges facing Mbeki; Opposition responses.

Presents the views of Mamphela Ramphele, vice chancellor of the University of Cape Town, South Africa, on the status of the country after the term of President Nelson Mandela. Problems of corruption in the government; Challenges for the administration of South African President Thabo Mbeki; Economic problems of the country.

Focuses on the domestic agenda of South African President Thabo Mbeki. Priorities of Mbeki; Controversy surrounding Mbeki's government; Views on regional conflicts.

Focuses on the move of three political parties in the Cape Town region of South Africa to form a coalition to capture the majority of the parliament. Reaction of the trade-unions to the move of the three political parties that are mostly whites; Reaction of the African National Congress party to the move.