An African court with international criminal jurisdiction which has been debated but never been put into operation could be an option if Africa withdraws from the ICC.
Lindiwe Sisulu, South Africa’s minister of international relations, is reviewing the country’s foreign policy.
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Durban one of South Africa’s third largest cities, by population has reported that the number of people living in informal dwellings has remained stubbornly high.
Women singing at a South African ANC Women’s League meeting.Three senior women in ANC are contesting the presidency of the party.
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All three female contenders for the presidency of the ANC and South Africa have strong liberation struggle credentials and have also contributed to democracy. But, are they up to the job?
South African President Jacob Zuma with Parliament’s Speaker Baleka Mbete.
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Even if President Zuma wins the no confidence vote, the consequences for the ruling ANC are dire. A loss would see it further divided and weakened ahead of the 2019 elections.
South African President Jacob Zuma closing the governing ANC’s policy conference.
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