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SA can learn about holding politicians accountable from Angola By Opinion By Douglas Gibson Angola can show South Africa a thing or two when it comes to holding politicians to account. The 38-year-long presidency of Jose Eduardo dos Santos led to some of his children becoming exceedingly wealthy. The former president lives in exile in Spain. His daughter, Isabel, was often described as the “richest woman in Africa”. A large portion of her assets was confiscated and it seems she has by no me...

Former Angolan minister Manuel Rabelais was sentenced Monday to 14 years in prison on corruption charges, becoming the second ex-minister put behind bars since Joao Lourenço took power in 2017. The Angolan president succeeded Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who had held onto power for 38 years. Shortly after his election, Lourenço launched a massive anti-corruption campaign against those close to his predecessor, including his children. President Dos Santos had appointed close friends and family mem...