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What is the key to why Zuma prevails, it's what happens within the ANC and not in Parliament.

What matters inside the African National Congress, the party that governs South Africa, is not necessarily what matters outside it. This obvious point is missed by much of the commentary on the latest unsuccessful motion of no confidence in Jacob Zuma – and in much discussion of South African politics. One result of ignoring this […]

August 14, 2017

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Did Guptas sell mines they didn’t own? The Zuma and Guptas stories is just getting interesting day by day.

Many questions remain about the Gupta family’s announcement on Wednesday that it was selling Tegeta Exploration, a company with coal mines that, according to Eskom, are critical for keeping the lights on in the country. But two questions stand out: Who is buying Tegeta, and who is selling it? Neighbours in the vicinity of the […]

August 26, 2017

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Ramaphosa spurs Hawks to be proactive on state capture suspects.

Cyril Ramaphosa says commissions of inquiry into state capture should not stop law enforcement agencies from investigating the culprits in the meantime. Addressing hundreds at a Cosatu rally in Seshego outside Polokwane on Sunday, Ramaphosa said the Hawks must investigate state capture. He said parliamentarians were also concerned that allegations of state capture were lingering […]

August 28, 2017

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Mbalula warns crime intelligence over its own 'criminal' elements

Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has warned the country’s crime intelligence unit that he is going after rogue elements within it, and that they are not immune to the law. News24 can reveal that it is suspected that rogue crime intelligence activities are linked to, among other matters, the underworld nightclub security takeover which has resulted […]

September 19, 2017

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Cosatu plans nationwide stayaway against the 'predatory elite'

Trade union federation Cosatu has called on all workers in the government and private sector not to go to work on Wednesday and instead join a march against state capture and corruption. “It’s a total stayaway and everyone in the country, whether you are part of Cosatu or not, you are protected,” Cosatu general secretary […]

September 26, 2017

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‘ISIS slaughters & coalition aircraft shell’: UN estimates 27 Raqqa residents killed daily

The battle to recapture the ISIS stronghold of Raqqa by the US-led Syrian Democratic Forces is costing the lives of 27 civilians a day, the UN estimates. And while the terrorists use residents as human shields, the US-led coalition often bombs escape routes. Read Full Article at RT.com]]>

August 31, 2017

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Russia and China to work together on space explorations, Moon missions from 2018

Russia and China are due to sign a mutual agreement on space exploration from 2018 to 2022, a spokesperson from Russia’s official space agency has confirmed. It will include satellite development and missions to the Moon. Read Full Article at RT.com]]>

August 30, 2017

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German Foreign Minister joins calls to withdraw US nukes from the country

Germany’s top diplomat has backed the suggestion of Social Democrat (SPD) leader and Chancellor hopeful Martin Schulz, who has pledged to rid his country of US nukes. Washington, meanwhile, is pressing ahead to modernize its nuclear stockpile. Read Full Article at RT.com]]>

August 30, 2017

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Tit for tat: Seoul unveils missiles that may counter North Korea (VIDEO)

South Korea has released dramatic footage of a missile test, conducted last week, showing the launch of two missiles, one with a 310-mile (500km) range and the other with a 500-mile (800km) range, which may counter North Korea. Read Full Article at RT.com]]>

August 30, 2017

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US deployment of new B61-12 nukes to Europe would violate non-proliferation treaty – Moscow

Washington will violate its commitment to the Non-Proliferation Treaty if it deploys the new B61-12 nuclear bombs to NATO allies in Europe, the Russian Foreign Ministry has warned. The statement comes after the recent second test of the weapon. Read Full Article at RT.com]]>

August 29, 2017

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T-shirts hinting at Nazi invasion on sale in Germany ahead of Russia 2018 World Cup

Clothing with an apparent reference to the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II has gone on sale in a German online store ahead of the 2018 football World Cup in Russia. The description of the apparel says it’s designed for football fans. Read Full Article at RT.com]]>

August 29, 2017

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Catalonia attackers avoided checks designed for detecting terror threats – Spanish minister

The terrorists who killed 16 people and injured 120 others in Barcelona and Cambrils in mid-August probably managed to evade specialized security controls to detect potential threats, Spain’s interior minister has conceded. Read Full Article at RT.com]]>

August 28, 2017

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US withholding data on fate of orphaned Russian-American boy – children's rights commissioner

The US is not providing Russia with any information on a 9-year-old boy who lost both of his parents in a series of tragic events last week, Anna Kuznetsova, the Children’s Rights Commissioner for the Russian president has said. Read Full Article at RT.com]]>

August 28, 2017

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Fine for blogger over claim Dr Dre & S. Korea’s 94yo former first lady would marry

A South Korean man must pay $4,400 for defamation and cyber defamation after spreading fake news on his blog that rapper and hip-hop music mogul Dr. Dre was marrying the widow of late president Kim Dae-Jung. Read Full Article at RT.com]]>

August 28, 2017

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Russia’s new ambassador to US meets counterpart in Moscow

Russia’s new Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov has met his American counterpart in Moscow, John Tefft, to discuss “the current state of bilateral relations and certain international issues,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said. Read Full Article at RT.com]]>

August 28, 2017

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