Jacob Zuma’s fiancee forced to resign
Former president Jacob Zuma’s 24-year-old fiancee has been forced to resign from her job with an organisation protecting the cultural practices of Zulu maidens The woman, who is 52 years younger than Zuma, gave birth to his 23rd child on his birthday 12 days ago. As the national treasurer and media spokesman for the Nomkhubulwane […]
Madagascar president calls protests a coup
Protest marches against a new electoral law in Madagascar have left two people dead and at least 16 wounded. Former president Marc Ravalomanana’s supporters say the new law is blocking his candidacy in a elections scheduled for later this year. end intro Madagascar’s President Hery Rajoanarimampianini calls the protests a coup. He warns what he […]
Ramaphosa calls for regional intervention in Madagascar
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s calling on Madagascar’s regional partners to step in an help restore security and stability in the country torn by conflict. He was speaking at the SADC double troika meeting in Luanda that looked at troubleshoots among the 15-nation grouping. Being roped in as regional mediator in Lesotho, while he was still deputy […]
SADC leaders meeting in Luanda look a regional troublespots
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s in Angola for a SADC summit where stability in Lesotho, the DRC and Madagascar come under the spotlight. Ramaphosa remains the regional mediator for Lesotho but he’s been asked to second someone to step in help if presidential load prevents him giving it his undivided attention. Foreign Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says she […]