S.Africa

S.Africa's ruling ANC confirms discussing Zuma exit

Johannesburg - Muslimchronicle

South Africa's ruling ANC party confirmed Monday that discussions were underway on President Jacob Zuma leaving office, but said no date for his departure had yet been agreed. The party executive "discussed this matter... there will be interaction between officials, President Zuma and (party) president (Cyril) Ramaphosa and there is no timeline," spokesman Ace Magashule told reporters. source: AFPRead more

S.Africa's graft-tainted Zuma announces anti-corruption probe

Johannesburg - Muslimchronicle

South Africa's graft-tainted president Jacob Zuma on Tuesday announced a probe into corruption at the highest levels of the state after parliament indicated it would this week deliberate procedures for impeachment. "The allegations that the state has been wrestled out of the hands of its real owner‚ the people of South Africa‚ is of paramount importance and are therefore deservingRead more

Four dead, 40 injured in S.Africa train crash

Johannesburg - Muslimchronicle

At least four people were killed and scores injured in a train crash in South Africa on Thursday, medical services said, as witnesses reported that the train had collided with a truck. "Approximately 40 injured and 4 fatalities at the train crash in Kroonstad area," the Netcare 911 emergency medical service, which sent paramedics to the scene, said on Twitter.Read more

S.Africa court clears way for Zuma graft prosecution

Johannesburg - Muslimchronicle

South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal overturned on Friday a decision by prosecutors to set aside almost 800 graft charges against President Jacob Zuma, clearing the way for his prosecution. "The reasons for discontinuing the prosecution given... do not bear scrutiny," said Supreme Court judge Eric Leach. source: AFPRead more

S.Africa's first online auction of rhino horn begins

Johannesburg - Muslimchronicle

South Africa's first online auction of rhino horn started on Wednesday, the auctioneer company confirmed, as conservation groups said the legal, domestic sale would encourage poachers. "It has started and the sellers will only be available for comment after the (three-day) auction," a representative of Pretoria-based Van's Auctioneers who declined to be named, told AFP. source: AFPRead more

Grace Mugabe claims diplomatic immunity

Johannesburg - Muslimchronicle

Zimbabwe's first lady Grace Mugabe has claimed diplomatic immunity after being accused of assaulting a 20-year-old model, South African police said Wednesday, confirming she had not fled the country. "The suspect('s) lawyers and her government representatives made verbal representations... that the suspect wished to invoke diplomatic immunity cover," a statement from the police ministry said. The 52-year-old wife of PresidentRead more