The Irish Times

South Africa’s corruption watchdog back in court

Calls for dismissal of public protector amid concerns over competence and neutrality

Mon Aug 12 2019 - 01:00

Ramaphosa cuts cabinet size amid pressure on corruption

Equal number of men and women named as ministers for first time in South Africa

Thu May 30 2019 - 17:57

Corruption allegations take the shine off South Africa’s ‘kingmakers’

The leaders of the radical left-wing EFF party have been accused of receiving looted money

Tue Dec 18 2018 - 01:00

South Africa inquiry finds mounting evidence against Jacob Zuma

Minister describes how former president helped plunder resources to benefit Guptas

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 05:00

S Africa damaged by top-level corruption - ex-minister

Inquiry focusing on whether South Africa’s Gupta family illegally influenced political decisions

Mon Nov 19 2018 - 19:49

Cyril Ramaphosa’s anti-graft strategies seem to be paying off

Cape Town Letter: S Africa president playing political long game not purging Zuma faction

Tue Nov 06 2018 - 19:44

Ramaphosa’s first 100 days in power: Building trust an immediate goal

ANC chief follows through on promises to tackle government corruption and nepotism

Thu Jun 07 2018 - 01:00

Ramaphosa fires Zuma loyalists from cabinet

South Africa’s new president strengthens anti-corruption drive

Tue Feb 27 2018 - 21:30

Captured: How Jacob Zuma ‘sold’ South Africa to the Guptas

One family has gained extraordinary influence over a country and its politics

Thu Nov 30 2017 - 16:01

Blue-chip firms risk damage as South African corruption scandal spreads

KPMG and McKinsey linked to allegations in relation to firms owned by Gupta brothers

Sat Oct 14 2017 - 09:59

Jacob Zuma survives South African no-confidence motion

198 MPs vote against bid to remove president, 177 vote for motion and nine abstain

Tue Aug 08 2017 - 20:43

Zuma survives ANC attempt to oust him as head of state

South African president’s allies fight off challenge as party split deepens

Mon May 29 2017 - 12:40

South Africa’s Zuma quits May Day rally after boos from crowd

President a focus of discontent over government missteps and unemployment

Mon May 01 2017 - 19:01

Pressure builds on Zuma as opposition forces amass in Pretoria

Ten South African opposition parties unite to seek end to president’s reign

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:40

Zuma dices with junk status for South Africa to bolster political hold

President’s decision to sack finance minister could have dire economic consequences

Sat Apr 08 2017 - 05:30

Growing challenge to South Africa’s beleaguered president Jacob Zuma

Calls intensify for leader to stand down as demonstrations planned

Wed Apr 05 2017 - 18:50

From a South African grave – ‘J’accuse’

President Jacob Zuma’s hold on office is increasingly insecure

Mon Apr 03 2017 - 00:03

Benchmark European index rises to highest since end-2015

Iseq closes up 0.6% in line with Europe, with major stocks CRH and Ryanair leading way

Fri Mar 31 2017 - 20:32

Zuma’s cabinet reshuffle causes South African chaos

Sacking of ministers sparks street protests and split among ANC leadership

Fri Mar 31 2017 - 19:51

In South Africa, Jacob Zuma moves to sack finance ministers

Coalition communists object to accusation that ministers in bid to upturn government

Thu Mar 30 2017 - 19:33

Report urges criminal inquiry into Zuma ties to Gupta family

Findings up pressure on ANC to force South Africa president to quit as thousands protest

Wed Nov 02 2016 - 17:47

Court hearing leaves South Africa’s Jacob Zuma in awkward spot

Analysis: President today seeks to prevent release of report into links to businessmen

Tue Nov 01 2016 - 12:50

SA drops controversial fraud charges against finance minister

Initial charges against Pravin Gordhan had caused rand to fall nearly 4%

Mon Oct 31 2016 - 16:33

South Africa: time for Jacob Zuma to go

President has become a serious liability to the ANC

Sat Oct 29 2016 - 00:02

‘Hostage drama’ linked to South African revenue inquiry

Lawyer refused to take part in fraud investigation into finance minister Pravin Gordhan

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 20:10

ANC split widens as chief whip calls on party leaders to quit

South Africa’s ruling party ‘worse than apartheid state’ over finance minister scandal

Mon Oct 24 2016 - 16:40

South Africans rally round their minister for finance

Pravin Gordhan refuses to ask prosecution not to proceed with fraud charges against him

Wed Oct 19 2016 - 16:13

SA court papers reveal ‘suspicious’ bank deals by Gupta brothers

South African family accused of using links with Zuma to further its business interests

Mon Oct 17 2016 - 17:06

South Africa: Jacob Zuma blocks report on corruption

Court delays publication of inquiry into influence of Gupta brothers in government

Fri Oct 14 2016 - 19:29

South African finance minister refuses to quit in fraud scandal

Jacob Zuma backs Pravin Gordhan, who claims charges are politically motivated

Wed Oct 12 2016 - 18:32

Markets wrap: London’s blue chip equity index hits new high

Ryanair climb appears to end tough share period over sterling fall and oil price rises

Tue Oct 11 2016 - 21:38

South Africa’s finance minister summonsed on fraud charges

Pravin Gordhan has won respect for efforts to tackle state-sponsored corruption

Tue Oct 11 2016 - 18:11

Gupta brothers to sell business interests in South Africa

Family accused of using close relationship with president Zuma to secure favours

Mon Aug 29 2016 - 17:39

European markets calm while US frets over interest rates

Investor confidence slowly coming back amid calmest market in more than year

Wed Aug 24 2016 - 20:15