Farouk Chothia News Today

Many voters blame the ANC for the high levels of corruption, crime and unemployment in the country.

The ANC's free-fall, the return of Jacob Zuma and a new era of coalitions.

Votes are being counted after the most closely fought election since the ANC came to power 30 years ago.

The governing party wraps up its campaign for a seventh term with a rally in Soweto.

Ex-President Jacob holds a rally in the historic township of Soweto as he returns to the political front line.

Heavy rain and flooding has caused a dam to burst, with fears that the death toll could rise.

Tropical Storm Freddy kills more than 200 people as government promises to intensify rescue efforts.

The attack in Khartoum killed at least 35 as fighting between factions continues, a charity says.

The attack in Khartoum killed at least 35 as fighting between factions continues, a charity says.

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