Supporters of former president set fires at protest

South Africa's ex-President Jacob Zuma is embroiled in a new political row - after signing an unexpected record deal.

Former South African president Jacob Zuma sat in the dock of a packed courtroom on Friday to face corruption charges and emerged defiant, telling supporters that the case against him was politically motivated

Cyril Ramaphosa has become South Africa's president a day after embattled leader Jacob Zuma resigned.

Move comes just before almost-certain ouster in parliament following years of corruption scandals

African National Congress (ANC) leader Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday he is holding direct talks with Jacob Zuma over a transition of power, in the strongest indication to date the South African president will step down after years of scandal.

Le Congrès national africain (ANC), au pouvoir en Afrique du Sud depuis 1994, a reporté à lundi 18 décembre le vote pour désigner le successeur de son président contesté Jacob Zuma.

South Africa's scandal-hit President Jacob Zuma has abandoned a May Day rally after he was booed by workers demanding his resignation.