Once compelled to play the role of democratic statesman by the proximity of his political godfather, the longtime incumbent is now free to say and do as he pleases on the campaign trail.
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Red Zone: South Africa
The hole in the national political landscape left by the death of Nelson Mandela has South Africa at a crossroads, with economic inequality grating at his legacy.
ANC in danger as South Africa’s biggest union breaks free
Most ominous sign yet for Nelson Mandela’s once-invincible electoral coalition ahead of next year’s vote, the first since his death.
With Mandela gone, Mugabe looms and lingers
The death of South Africa’s anti-apartheid hero places the regional spotlight squarely on that other, more complicated revolutionary and what he might leave in his wake.
The meaningless Obama-Castro handshake
Barack Obama has been chastised by the American right for paying respect to controversial foreign leaders, and his chance encounter with the Cuban president was no different.
Nelson Mandela, last of Africa’s (pure) big men
His death leaves South Africa’s ruling politicians to do as they please in his name, which is either a great opportunity for reform or a disaster waiting to happen.
Zuma’s fat legal bills fuel corruption fire
Millions in fees feed the narrative that the party of Nelson Mandela is out of touch and could suffer an historic realignment next year.
Ramphele casts wide net by slamming South African schools
Businesswoman-turned-pol looks to build biracial coalition as she takes on the political establishment ahead of elections next year.
Did the ANC miscalculate at Marikana?
Jacob Zuma’s party was conspicuously absent at the ceremony marking the one year anniversary of the killings of 34 striking mine workers.
Mandela auction failure highlights ANC dominance of South Africa
Refusal of locksmiths to enter the home of the former president’s ex-wife speaks to the tight grip his party holds on political life.
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