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The article discusses the South African parliamentary and presidential election on April 22, 2009, and how the African National Congress (ANC) party is expected to win a fourth consecutive term. The author describes how the ANC, the party of leader Nelson Mandela, has been affected by scandal, infighting, and the financial crisis. The article describes the affect of the economic crisis on the country's Eastern Cape and why it has not been alleviated by the ANC.

The article focuses on politics and government in South Africa with a focus on violence in the province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). The article discusses the political violence against the African National Congress (ANC), noting 15 ANC members have been assassinated including ANC's regional secretary Sbu Sibiya. It also states the country's President Jacob Zuma has denied allegations of political corruption.

The article discusses the presidency of South African President Jacob Zuma. The author comments that critics question Zuma's ability to lead South Africa, facing issues such as crime, poverty, and AIDS. Zuma will face a public test of his leadership when South Africa hosts the World Cup in June, 2010.

The article looks at the political state of South Africa as of 2009. Political scandals and accusations of corruption have diminished the power of African National Congress (ANC) . The author notes that the nation's fourth democratic general election will be held on April 22, 2009. The decline of the ANC since the departure of former member Nelson Mandela is discussed.

The article focuses on the political career of South Africa's presidential candidate Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma. Zuma is the front runner to succeed Thabo Mbeki as President of South Africa in the year 2009 presidential elections and will try to replace him as president of the African National Congress in December of the year 2007. The concerns of the country's politicians to Zuma, his upbringing and his triumph over adversity are discussed.

The article focuses on Johannesburg, South Africa. The city's preparations for the 2010 World Cup soccer tournament are described, particularly those involving the neighborhood of Soweto. Efforts by the city government to end some of the social segregation of its many poor residents by improving economic conditions are examined.

The article discusses the replacement of South African president Thabo Mbeki as leader of the country's ruling party by his political rival Jacob Zuma. Zuma was elected to serve as party leader over Mbeki at the 2007 African National Congress. It is reported that Zuma is expected to replace Mbeki as president in the 2009 general election. Allegations of Zuma's corruption and tenuous standing in South African public opinion are reported on.

The article discusses the political rise of the controversial leader of South Africa's Youth League of the African National Congress (ANC) Julius Malema. Malema has been described as prejudiced and filled with rage as his almost daily public tirades have taken aim at members of political opposition groups and South African judges. South African President Jacob Zuma had reportedly become frustrated with Malema's public comments and ordered him to pay a fine and attend anger management classes.

The article focuses on the life and career of African businessman Richard Maponya. The author reports that Mapony, who overcame apartheid to build a business empire in the 1960s-70s, is the first black tycoon in the area. In September 2007, Maponya will open a $70 million steel-and-glass shopping mall in Soweto. Article topics include the political history of Soweto and South Africa, the professional achievements of Maponya, and the progress of Africans since the end of apartheid.