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President Jacob Zuma survived a vote of no confidence in South Africa’s parliament yesterday. But it was nevertheless a watershed moment for the ANC, the liberation movement that brought an end to apartheid in 1994. Richard Calland explains why.
Three female stalwarts of South Africa’s governing African National Congress are campaigning to become the party’s president, and subsequently head of state. As the country celebrates Women’s Day, Amanda Gouws assesses the credentials of the three candidates, including their commitment to being champions for women’s issues.
Nobody disputes the fact that diabetes rates are rising across the continent. But not enough is known about the number of people with the disease which makes it difficult to manage, writes Justine Davies.
South Africa’s economy is in dire straights as the country’s political problems intensify. Despite its problems, it shouldn’t turn to the IMF for help argues Misheck Mutize.
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South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma celebrates with his supporters after surviving a no-confidence motion in parliament.
Reuters/Mike Hutchings
Richard Calland, University of Cape Town
The political death of President Jacob Zuma is proving to be a protracted affair. Though he lives to fight another day, the ANC faces the prospect of losing its majority at the polls next year.
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Politics + Society
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Amanda Gouws, Stellenbosch University
All three female contenders for the presidency of the ANC and South Africa have strong liberation struggle credentials and have also contributed to democracy. But, are they up to the job?
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Health + Medicine
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Justine Davies, King's College London
To tackle the increasing burden of diabetes in Africa, health systems on the continent need to be strengthened.
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Business + Economy
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Misheck Mutize, University of Cape Town
The idea that South Africa must look towards the International Monetary Fund to rescue itself from the prevailing crisis must be dismissed.
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Environment + Energy
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Sarobidy Rakotonarivo, University of Stirling; Neal Hockley, Bangor University
Conservationists need to assess costs which allow for the adequate compensation of communities on protected lands, whose livelihoods are deeply entwined with forest use.
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