Aubrey Matshiqi

Former Gold Fields Boss to Contest South African Election

Mamphela Ramphele, the former chairwoman of Gold Fields Ltd., said she’s forming a political party to challenge the ruling African National Congress because corruption and inequality are ruining Africa’s biggest economy.

Zuma Set to Win ANC Term as Villagers Bemoan His Mansion

Zama Dube peers across the grassy hills of her village in Nxamalala, KwaZulu-Natal, at the newly- built houses on the sprawling private estate of South African President Jacob Zuma.

South Africa’s Nationalization Push May Continue as Malema Set to Win Vote

Julius Malema , the firebrand youth leader of South Africa’s African National Congress , is likely to win re-election this week, keeping pressure on the ruling party to boost state control of the country’s mines.

South Africa’s Ruling ANC Leads in Early Results From Municipal Election

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress led in votes counted from municipal elections as discontent over joblessness and a lack of basic services lifted support for the main opposition party.

Spreading Strike Undermines Zuma Alliance With South African Labor Unions

A strike by South African teachers, nurses and other state workers may spread in coming days, eroding an alliance between the ruling African National Congress and labor unions and harming the country’s image with investors.

South Africa’s Opposition Ahead of ANC in Early Municipal Vote Counting

South Africa’s opposition Democratic Alliance took an early lead in votes counted from today’s municipal elections that may see the ruling African National Congress lose control of some towns and cities.

Malema Loses Appeal Against His Suspension From South Africa’s Ruling ANC

Julius Malema, leader of the youth wing of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress, lost an appeal against charges of bringing the party into disrepute and sowing discord, undermining his political ambitions.

South Africa’s ANC Youth League Cheers Malema’s Call to Nationalize Banks

Julius Malema, the youth leader of South Africa’s ruling party, yesterday stepped up demands for the nationalization of mines and banks, triggering cheers from more than 5,000 delegates at a conference.

Julius Malema Wins Second Term as Head of South Africa’s ANC Youth Wing

The youth wing of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress elected Julius Malema as leader for a second term, strengthening his call for the nationalization of the country’s mines and land.

South Africa’s ANC Party Upholds Charges Against Malema Strengthening Zuma

Julius Malema, the leader of the youth league of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress, lost a bid to overturn charges that led to his suspension from the party, increasing President Jacob Zuma’s chances of winning a second term as party leader.

"Cosatu should be quite concerned that they got very little out of this conference."

- Aubrey Matshiqi on Dec 20, 2012

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