Cyril Ramaphosa
Is South Africa heading back into lockdown?

Is South Africa heading back into lockdown?
A spike in cases and mixed messages from ministers have led to anger and confusion
7 Jul 2020
What does the future hold for the ANC in South Africa?

What does the future hold for the ANC in South Africa?
Cyril Ramaphosa is re-elected president but rise of populism poses a real threat
10 May 2019
South Africa election: polls close in major test for ANC

South Africa election: polls close in major test for ANC
25 years after ANC swept to power, Nelson Mandela’s party faces toughest election yet
9 May 2019
South Africa elections 2019: who will win?

South Africa elections 2019: who will win?
President Cyril Ramaphosa is standing against a record number of rival parties
30 Apr 2019
Fact Check: the truth about land reform in South Africa 

Fact Check: the truth about land reform in South Africa
The Week examines the ANC’s plans to allow the appropriation of white-owned land without compensation
20 Aug 2018
South Africa’s ANC calls for compulsory land seizures

South Africa’s ANC calls for compulsory land seizures
Fear grow among majority white landowners that country could follow Zimbabwe into violence and economic chaos
16 Aug 2018
Ramaphosa leaves London as protests erupt in South Africa

Ramaphosa leaves London as protests erupt in South Africa
Violent clashes have broken out against an ANC leader in South Africa’s North West Province
20 Apr 2018

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Jacob Zuma trial carries added risk for ANC

Jacob Zuma trial carries added risk for ANC
Prosecution of former president could further divide ruling party and harm its election prospects
20 Mar 2018
Cyril Ramaphosa: from Lonmin mining massacre to President

Cyril Ramaphosa: from Lonmin mining massacre to President
The new South African leader was an apartheid hero - but some haven’t forgiven his role in the deaths of 34 miners
15 Feb 2018