Dec 28 South Africa’s New Ruling Party Leader Zuma Charged with Corruption By PBS News Hour In a yet another twist to South Africa's political scene, Jacob Zuma, the recently elected leader of the country's ruling party, has been charged in a corruption case that could jeopardize his chances of becoming president. Continue reading
Dec 20 Watch New S. African Leader Emerges Amid Corruption Controversy South Africa's top prosecutor said that he plans to bring corruption charges against Jacob Zuma, the newly elected leader of the African National Congress. A reporter looks at the man likely to become South Africa's next president. Continue watching
Jun 13 Watch Fighting Between Hamas and Fatah Rages Across Gaza Hamas forces encroached on Fatah strongholds in Gaza Wednesday, gaining an advantage in what Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called "the first signs of a cruel civil war." Two regional experts, Ghaith al-Omari and Mark Perry, lend their perspectives on the… Continue watching
Apr 16 Despite Victory, ANC Criticized Over Failure to Meet Land Pledge As South African President Thabo Mbeki and his party, the African National Congress, celebrated a victory in the country's election, members of the Landless People's Movement remained uneasy about the country's ongoing land redistribution dispute. Continue reading
Jun 03 South African Election Update By PBS News Hour Polls in South Africa have pointed to a big African National Congress victory for weeks, but no one knew how big. Results now indicate that the June 2 election could give the ANC an ample majority in the new parliament. Continue reading