Cyril Ramaphosa
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa Tests Positive for COVID
The 69-year-old has mild symptoms but has handed over duties to his deputy president for a week. It hasn't been disclosed whether Ramaphosa is carrying the Omicron variant.
How South Africa Erupted
Protests over the arrest of ex-president Jacob Zuma have spiralled into violence motivated by rampant inequality and social divisions, in the worst period of unrest since the end of apartheid.
Video Shows Police Whipping People for Violating Coronavirus Lockdown in South Africa
Police are also enforcing the strict lockdown using rubber bullets and water cannons.
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South Africa's New President Has Got His Work Cut Out
It's his first day in the job, and he's greeted by a divided party, rampant corruption and a city about to run out of water
South Africa has a new president after Zuma finally stands down
Jacob Zuma was pushed out over corruption allegations.
Jacob Zuma's own party just gave him 48 hours to quit
The ANC could move to impeach the 75-year-old within days.