Preliminary results in South Africa's local elections show the ruling African National Congress ahead of the Democratic Alliance, with only three million ballots out of a potential 23 million counted. Final results are expected by the weekend.
Jacob Zuma has completed his first 100 days in office, days that have been marked by recession and mass strikes. But South Africa's popular and charismatic leader has shown an ability to listen to opponents and mend fences.
As South African President Jacob Zuma prepares to name his new cabinet Sunday, the international community - as well as the business community - will be closely watching his pick for the critical post of finance minister.
ANC leader Jacob Zuma has been sworn in as South Africa's fourth president since the end of the apartheid era. In his inaugural speech, he vowed to follow Nelson Mandela's legacy of reconciliation.
Man of the People for some, incorrigible demagogue for others, South Africa's newly elected president Jacob Zuma fascinates and divides.The charismatic strongman’s shady past leaves many wondering whether he is fit to lead.
Jacob Zuma of the African National Congress (ANC) has celebrated his party's victory at the polls and pledged to form a "government for all South Africans". Lawmakers are set to elect Zuma as president when they convene on May 6.
The African National Congress (ANC) has picked up 65.9% of the national vote, falling just short of a two-thirds majority in parliament. Lawmakers are expected to elect the party's leader Jacob Zuma to South Africa's presidency on May 9.
The ruling African National Congress (ANC) party led by Jacob Zuma has won an absolute majority in South Africa's general election, according to the election commission. The victory clears the way for Zuma to become president.
South Africa's ruling ANC party celebrated a dominating lead in an election that will see Jacob Zuma installed as president. With 90% of the vote counted, the ANC is just short of the two-thirds majority it needs to change the constitution.
With close to two-thirds of the ballots counted, South Africa's ruling African National Congress celebrates its nearly-unassailable lead in the country's general election but is not “not yet celebrating victory”, says leader Jacob Zuma.
