The Irish Times

ANC’s refusal to condemn Russia set to become election issue

Critics point to commercial links as one reason for silence on Putin’s war in Ukraine

Mon May 16 2022 - 18:00

Devastating South African flooding provokes climate change debate

Some locals in KwaZulu-Natal blame poor governance for exacerbating problem

Tue Apr 26 2022 - 18:40

South Africa adopts measures to avoid corruption in flood relief efforts

Oversight structure introduced in attempt to avoid fraud seen with Covid-19 supports

Tue Apr 19 2022 - 20:47

Mozambique’s battle with terrorism hinges on unprecedented co-operation

SADC, Mozambique and Rwanda working together in bid to overcome Islamist threat

Tue Apr 19 2022 - 01:00

Civil unrest and Covid surge may distract Springboks – or focus their minds

Despite little outward public excitement in SA, Lions could find Boks united in crisis

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 06:00

Jacob Zuma seeks to challenge his incarceration after starting jail term

South African former president jailed for 15 months over refusal to appear at inquiry

Thu Jul 08 2021 - 20:00

Bush fire lights up Cape Town in stunning and frightening spectacle

Cape Town Letter: At least 400 hectares of unique flora and fauna burnt to a crisp

Tue Apr 20 2021 - 18:00

Jacob Zuma absconds from corruption inquiry after recusal bid fails

South Africa’s former president defies summons as he fails in attempt to remove judge

Thu Nov 19 2020 - 18:37

Senior ANC figure to appear in court in South Africa on corruption charges

Party general secretary and Zuma ally Ace Magashule denies role in alleged asbestos scam

Thu Nov 12 2020 - 17:25

EU faces delicate decision as Mozambique appeals for help with insurgency

African region’s colonial past makes military assistance potentially problematic

Tue Oct 06 2020 - 18:44

Lung test delay halts compensation for South African gold miners

Miners suffering from lung diseases are more vulnerable to Covid-19, say doctors

Tue Aug 11 2020 - 21:26

South African government under fire after reinstating lockdown measures

Opposition criticises new rules, which include a ban on the sale of alcohol

Mon Jul 13 2020 - 18:38

South African opposition leader in the firing line amid claims of smear campaign

Mmusi Maimane, the first black leader of the Democratic Alliance, faces a crucial meeting

Thu Oct 17 2019 - 19:59

Jacob Zuma reverses move to pull out of South Africa corruption inquiry

Former president had decided to stop co-operating with the investigation

Fri Jul 19 2019 - 18:33

Ramaphosa to outline government aims at inauguration

ANC leader to be sworn in as South Africa’s fifth post-apartheid president in Pretoria

Fri May 24 2019 - 17:42

South African corruption allegations threaten a historic upset

Ruling ANC vows to act amid fears a growing scandal could end its 25-year dominance

Mon Feb 11 2019 - 01:10

Man (24) appears in court over murder of John Curran in South Africa

Dublin teacher was found dead in his apartment in Cape Town earlier this month

Mon Nov 26 2018 - 13:11

Man (24) charged with murder of John Curran in South Africa

Dublin teacher was found dead in his apartment in Cape Town earlier this month

Sun Nov 25 2018 - 11:39

Reforming corporate law, Ryanair results and YouTube’s copyright plea

‘Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business desk

Tue Oct 23 2018 - 07:06

Zimbabwe’s Zanu-PF courts white farmers for general election

President reaches out to his party’s old enemies for what is predicted to be close race

Mon Jul 23 2018 - 20:56

Zulu king faces down South African government on land reform

ANC exempts tribal territories from proposals after threats from traditional leader

Sun Jul 22 2018 - 19:13

Zimbabwe election: fears persist despite absence of state intimidation

Credibility fragile as civil society group says military has infiltrated electoral commission

Sun Jul 01 2018 - 18:37

Madikizela-Mandela funeral attended by tens of thousands

Last-minute compromise between family and ANC enabled party to address mourners

Sun Apr 15 2018 - 17:10

South African drought is declared a national disaster

South Africa’s government takes action as water crisis threatens Cape Town supplies

Wed Feb 14 2018 - 15:32

South Africans await new ANC leader in close-run battle

Disqualification of delegates may undermine frontrunner Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

Sun Dec 17 2017 - 20:15

ANC deeply split as it meets to elect successor to Jacob Zuma

Ramaphosa and Dlamini-Zuma neck and neck for party leadership

Sat Dec 16 2017 - 05:00

Germany – Europe’s latest political problem

World View podcast: Will there be another election in Germany? What’s next for Zimbabwe?

Tue Nov 21 2017 - 15:12

Jacob Zuma to face corruption charges after ruling

South African court reinstates 783 counts of fraud, racketeering and money-laundering

Fri Oct 13 2017 - 17:55

South Africa’s ANC faces further turmoil in election contest

A brawl in East London is part of the latest twist in the party’s hunt for Jacob Zuma’s successor

Thu Oct 05 2017 - 17:27

Bell Pottinger not ‘off the hook’ in South Africa after fanning racial tensions

PR firm’s disgrace seen as warning to other unethical businesses

Wed Sept 06 2017 - 12:00

Outrage expressed over Grace Mugabe immunity report

Model claims Zimbabwe’s first lady whipped her with electric extension cable

Fri Aug 18 2017 - 17:42

Jacob Zuma survives South African no-confidence motion

198 MPs vote against bid to remove president, 177 vote for motion and nine abstain

Tue Aug 08 2017 - 20:43

Kenya’s opposition candidate makes gains on incumbent president

Realignment of political forces and fears of tribal violence ahead of August 8th election

Tue Jul 11 2017 - 01:00

South Africa’s mining groups move to block rules on ownership

Revised government Mining Charter described as ‘illegal’ and ‘unconstitutional’

Sat Jul 08 2017 - 10:00