http://www.mail.com/people/27656-jacob-zuma.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/27656-jacob-zuma.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2098062-south-africa-mandela-pulled-politics.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Nelson Mandela, old and frail, lives in seclusion in his Johannesburg home. Beyond the high walls of the house, the fighting over his image and what he stood for has already begun. The sense of possibility that Mandela embodied is fading as a gulf between rich and poor widens. Many South Africans believe their leaders are out to help t... Mon, 20 May 2013 17:38:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2098062-south-africa-mandela-pulled-politics.html 2013-05-20T17:38:35Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2093182-zimbabwe-pm-confident-hell-oust-mugabe-vote.html HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said Friday he is poised to sweep to victory in upcoming presidential elections and return the nation to the world community after years of isolation. "We are going to be new brooms" for change, he told about 500 party leaders and activists at a party conference to finalize a platform. He w... Fri, 17 May 2013 16:02:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2093182-zimbabwe-pm-confident-hell-oust-mugabe-vote.html 2013-05-17T16:02:22Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2060582-safrica-officials-suspended-wedding-scandal.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Five South African officials, including police and military commanders, have been suspended after a chartered plane carrying about 200 guests from India to a lavish family wedding was allowed to land at a South African air force base, the government said Friday. The scandal, in which the passengers allegedly bypassed customs procedures... Fri, 03 May 2013 19:47:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2060582-safrica-officials-suspended-wedding-scandal.html 2013-05-03T19:47:05Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2060486-report-safrica-losing-battle-corruption.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa is fighting a losing battle against corruption which sucked up nearly 1 billion rand ($111 million) in taxpayers' money last year, according to a new report that contradicts government statements that efforts to stamp out financial misconduct are going well. "Corruption is rampant," the author of the report, financial fore... Fri, 03 May 2013 17:56:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2060486-report-safrica-losing-battle-corruption.html 2013-05-03T17:56:26Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2053212-zimbabwe-pms-party-voters-lists-inflated.html HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwean state election officials are dramatically inflating the numbers of electors on new voters' lists months ahead of crucial polls, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's party alleged Tuesday. It said lists in some voting districts swelled by more than 10,000 names in a 48-hour period, or the addition of about 150 voters a seco... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:41:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2053212-zimbabwe-pms-party-voters-lists-inflated.html 2013-04-30T13:41:40Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2050948-mandela-appears-ailing-man-video.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African President Jacob Zuma said he found Nelson Mandela "in good shape and in good spirits" Monday, but a video of his encounter with the ailing anti-apartheid icon belies those cheery words, showing him with a vacant look on his face. It's been more than three weeks since Mandela was released after a 10-day stay in the hospita... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:44:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2050948-mandela-appears-ailing-man-video.html 2013-04-29T19:44:02Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2044372-south-africa-passes-secrecy-bill.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's parliament has passed a bill designed to protect state secrets despite the concerns of some activists who fear it could undermine the country's young democracy. Lawmakers in Cape Town passed the bill by a 189-74 vote, with one abstention, on Thursday. The bill now goes to President Jacob Zuma to be signed into law. The b... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:56:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2044372-south-africa-passes-secrecy-bill.html 2013-04-25T15:56:56Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2015868-troubled-south-africa-debates-impact-white-rule.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Few South Africans have the moral stature of retired archbishop Desmond Tutu, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who campaigned against apartheid and now laments the crime and inequality that plague the nation two decades after it cast off racist white rule. "We can't pretend we have remained at the same heights and that's why I say please, ... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:06:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2015868-troubled-south-africa-debates-impact-white-rule.html 2013-04-12T15:06:22Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2002418-south-africa-mandela-discharged-hospital.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Former President Nelson Mandela was discharged from a hospital on Saturday following treatment for pneumonia, the presidency said in news that cheered South Africans who had waited tensely for health updates on a beloved national figure. Mandela, the anti-apartheid leader who spent 27 years in prison for opposing white racist rule, was... Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:23:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2002418-south-africa-mandela-discharged-hospital.html 2013-04-06T15:23:09Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1997988-south-african-president-visits-mandela-hospital.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's president says Nelson Mandela is responding well to treatment for pneumonia in a hospital. A statement from President Jacob Zuma's office says he visited 94-year-old Mandela on Thursday and was informed by doctors that the former president's condition is improving. The statement quotes Zuma as saying that Mandela is stab... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:13:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1997988-south-african-president-visits-mandela-hospital.html 2013-04-04T14:13:04Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1994854-safrica-balloonist-to-fly-mandela-jail.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The power of ideas nourished Nelson Mandela during his confinement on Robben Island, but even this visionary might not have imagined the surreal scene planned for this month at the outpost where he spent 18 of 27 years as a prisoner of apartheid. Wind speed and direction permitting, a man in a harness will strap himself to 200 big ball... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:53:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1994854-safrica-balloonist-to-fly-mandela-jail.html 2013-04-03T12:53:03Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1992654-soldiers-union-safrican-troops-withdrawn-car.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Most of the 200 South African troops in the Central African Republic have been withdrawn from the country where 13 died as rebels ousted the president, the soldiers' union said Tuesday. Military spokesman Brig. Gen. Xolani Mabanga said he could not comment on reports that the soldiers had been moved to either Congo or Uganda. "I will o... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:10:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1992654-soldiers-union-safrican-troops-withdrawn-car.html 2013-04-02T16:10:10Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1990456-c-african-republic-coup-leader-adds-to-roles.html BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Central African Republic's coup leader solidified his hold on the government Monday after announcing that he will serve as both president and defense minister, while other top posts are going to his fellow rebels. Michel Djotodia, who led the thousands of rebel fighters who overthrew longtime President Francois Bozi... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:56:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1990456-c-african-republic-coup-leader-adds-to-roles.html 2013-04-01T19:56:45Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1990404-opposition-safrican-troops-withdraw-car.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's leading opposition party on Monday urged President Jacob Zuma to withdraw troops from Central African Republic, where 13 South African troops were killed in the recent rebellion. There are suggestions that Zuma should be impeached for allegedly misleading parliament about the deployment of South African troops in Central... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:09:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1990404-opposition-safrican-troops-withdraw-car.html 2013-04-01T16:09:40Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1989102-south-africa-mandela-hospital-easter.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Former South African President Nelson Mandela had a restful day in a hospital Sunday and is improving following treatment for a recurrence of pneumonia, the government said. The office of President Jacob Zuma thanked South Africans who prayed for 94-year-old Mandela at Easter church services this weekend, as well as people at home and ... Sun, 31 Mar 2013 19:11:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1989102-south-africa-mandela-hospital-easter.html 2013-03-31T19:11:08Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1988618-c-african-republic-march-favor-leader.html BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — A demonstration in support of Central African Republic's new leader Michel Djotodia was held in the capital, Bangui, on Saturday. Several hundred residents marched through the city of 700,000, carrying banners endorsing Djotodia, who came to power earlier in March when the Seleka rebel coalition advanced from the no... Sun, 31 Mar 2013 09:10:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1988618-c-african-republic-march-favor-leader.html 2013-03-31T09:10:13Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1988188-safrican-official-mandela-better-pneumonia.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Nelson Mandela is breathing "without difficulty" after having a procedure to clear fluid in his lung area that was caused by pneumonia, the spokesman for South Africa's president said Saturday. Mandela, the 94-year-old former president and anti-apartheid leader, had a recurrence of pneumonia, said presidential spokesman Mac Maharaj. So... Sat, 30 Mar 2013 14:55:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1988188-safrican-official-mandela-better-pneumonia.html 2013-03-30T14:55:01Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1986484-south-africa-mandela-making-progress-hospital.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Nelson Mandela is making "steady progress" while being treated for a recurring lung infection and he had a full breakfast on Friday, South African authorities said. The office of President Jacob Zuma released a statement in which it said the former president and anti-apartheid leader was in good spirits after being taken late Wednesday... Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:14:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1986484-south-africa-mandela-making-progress-hospital.html 2013-03-29T12:14:41Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1983958-safrica-mandela-responds-positively-to-treatment.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Nelson Mandela was back in the hospital for the third time in four months Thursday, and the 94-year-old former South African president was reported to be responding well to treatment for a chronic lung infection. South Africa's presidency said that doctors were acting with extreme caution because of the advanced age of the anti-aparthe... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:22:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1983958-safrica-mandela-responds-positively-to-treatment.html 2013-03-28T18:22:34Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1981798-brics-plan-development-bank-to-fund-infrastructure.html DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — Leaders of five of the world's emerging economic powers agreed Wednesday to create a development bank to help fund their $4.5 trillion infrastructure plans — a direct challenge to the World Bank that they accuse of Western bias. But the rulers of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa —known as the BRICS group —were unab... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:27:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1981798-brics-plan-development-bank-to-fund-infrastructure.html 2013-03-27T17:27:53Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1981788-syrias-assad-appeals-to-african-summit-help.html DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria's increasingly isolated president sent a letter calling for help from leaders of five nations at an economic meeting Wednesday in South Africa to help end his country's civil war. Bashar Assad's appeal to Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa came a day after the Arab League endorsed Syria's Western-backed opposition c... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:48:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1981788-syrias-assad-appeals-to-african-summit-help.html 2013-03-27T15:48:24Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1977638-c-african-republic-president-flees-to-cameroon.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The president of the Central African Republic fled the country for Cameroon after rebels overran the capital of the impoverished nation long wracked by rebellions. South Africa said Monday that 13 of its soldiers were killed in fighting with rebels, prompting criticism about why its forces had intervened in such a volatile conflict. Ou... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:50:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1977638-c-african-republic-president-flees-to-cameroon.html 2013-03-25T23:50:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1977560-13-south-african-troops-killed-car.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's president says 13 South African soldiers were killed and 27 were wounded in fighting in the Central African Republic. President Jacob Zuma also said Monday that one soldier is missing. South African troops came under attack on Saturday in the Central African Republic as rebels advanced on the capital, Bangui. The rebels ... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:45:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1977560-13-south-african-troops-killed-car.html 2013-03-25T09:45:42Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1975028-rebels-enter-c-african-republic-capital.html BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Hundreds of rebels penetrated the capital of Central African Republic on Saturday, posing the gravest threat to President Francois Bozize's government in a decade. In at least one part of the city, the insurgents faced resistance and were battling their way through, a group monitoring the situation said. The capital... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 23:03:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1975028-rebels-enter-c-african-republic-capital.html 2013-03-23T23:03:36Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1944140-relief-south-africa-mandela-leaves-hospital.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The building that houses South Africa's highest court, made partly with bricks from an apartheid-era prison, symbolizes what Nelson Mandela hoped his country would become, a haven of tolerance wiser for the nation's past anguish. Its mosaics, slanting columns, and natural light are meant to welcome people to the Constitutional Court, g... Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:50:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1944140-relief-south-africa-mandela-leaves-hospital.html 2013-03-10T16:50:22Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1943266-south-africa-mandela-hospital-tests.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Nelson Mandela, the former South African president and anti-apartheid leader, was admitted to a hospital on Saturday for a scheduled medical check-up and doctors say there is no cause for "alarm," the president's office said. Officials have used similarly soothing language to explain previous hospital stays for 94-year-old Mandela, but... Sat, 09 Mar 2013 19:23:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1943266-south-africa-mandela-hospital-tests.html 2013-03-09T19:23:22Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1940364-3-women-day-killed-partner-south-africa.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Reeva Steenkamp, the model and law graduate shot and killed by Oscar Pistorius, was statistically just one of three women killed on Valentine's Day by an intimate partner, according to a study on violence against women that damns South Africa as having "the highest rate ever reported in research anywhere in the world." Steenkamp's kill... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:35:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1940364-3-women-day-killed-partner-south-africa.html 2013-03-08T10:35:27Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1924090-south-africa-police-charged-with-murder.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Eight South African police officers were charged with murder on Friday for the death of a taxi driver dragged by a police vehicle, a videotaped incident which became a worldwide symbol of police brutality in this country. Earlier on Friday, friends and relatives of Mido Macia gathered around a simple table adorned with a few flowers in... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:37:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1924090-south-africa-police-charged-with-murder.html 2013-03-01T16:37:32Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1922446-south-african-police-force-turmoil.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The job of the South African police is to fight one of the highest crime rates in the world. Instead, the force stands accused of contributing to it. On Thursday, the release of a video showing uniformed police binding a taxi driver to the back of a police vehicle and dragging him — the man was later found dead in a police cell — shock... Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:35:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1922446-south-african-police-force-turmoil.html 2013-02-28T19:35:54Z