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May 5, 2009

South African bishop calls on president-elect to eradicate poverty

A senior South African Roman Catholic cleric has called on the newly-elected African National Congress government, led by Jacob Zuma, to go all out in its efforts to eradicate poverty, HIV and AIDS throughout the country.
April 26, 2009

Tutu hopeful about South Africa despite doubts over the new president

Desmond Tutu has re-iterated his belief that corruption allegations against the new president should have been tested in court, but remains hopeful for politics in South Africa.
April 20, 2009

Grassroots movements plan to boycott South African poll

As South Africa prepares for its national elections on Wednesday 22 April, many grassroots organisations in South Africa plan to boycott it in protest, reports UK development agency War on Want.
April 20, 2009

Bishop says he wants to re-open Zuma corruption case

Bishop Mvume Dandala, an opposition candidate in the South African presidential contest, has told the BBC he would reopen a corruption case against Jacob Zuma if elected.
April 19, 2009

South African elections create debate about religion and politics

Religion has always played a part in South African elections say voters, but this year the voice of churches and their leaders at times has been strong during campaigning for the 22 April general election.
April 17, 2009

UK performances for youth empowerment play from South Africa

Youngsters from South Africa and from and the ASHA Centre in Britain will bring a theatre production about the struggle against apartheid and its aftermath to the UK after local performances.
April 14, 2009

Death threats against bishop supporting Zimbabwean refugees

A South African Methodist bishop who shelters Zimbabwean refugees from Mugabe's brutal regime and has been a long-standing advocate of social justice now gets death threats
April 8, 2009

Cardinal regrets decision to drop charges against Zuma

South African Cardinal Wilfrid Napier has criticised the National Prosecution Authority for dropping graft, money-laundering and racketeering charges against ANC president Jacob Zuma.
April 4, 2009

ANC accuses Desmond Tutu of "blasphemy" for questioning Zuma

South Africa's ruling ANC has lambasted Desmond Tutu, accusing the former Anglican archbishop of "blasphemy" after he said he did not look forward to Jacob Zuma becoming the country's head of state.
March 25, 2009

South African anti-racism conference postponed over Dalai Lama row

The organizers of a South African anti-racism conference in the run up to the soccer World Cup have postponed the gathering after protests about its refusal to grant the Dalai Lama a visa to attend the event.