The Country With The World's Worst Inequality Is ...
The World Bank looked at economic data from around the globe to see where the gap between the rich and the poor is the greatest.
South Africa
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Anti-Apartheid Activist, Dies At 81
The South African icon, who married Nelson Mandela before his imprisonment, long symbolized the struggle against apartheid. But repeated scandals tarnished her reputation.
Jacob Zuma To Be Prosecuted On Long-Dormant — And Now Revived — Corruption Charges
The former South African president, who resigned his post last month under heavy pressure, now faces 16 counts — ranging from fraud to racketeering — for his role in an arms deal two decades ago.
Every Day Seems Like 'Day Zero' To Some Cape Town Residents
A three-year drought has brought on water restrictions — and talk of "Day Zero," when Cape Town will run out of water. But for many people in the townships, a short supply is nothing new.
South Africa Elects Cyril Ramaphosa As Its New President
He started as a mineworker and became a prominent anti-apartheid activist and a tycoon. Now he's leading the nation.
South Africa's Zuma Leaves Office As He Entered — Accused Of Corruption
Jacob Zuma faced corruption allegations even before he became president in 2009. A steady stream of charges has dogged his nine-year tenure, the rockiest period in South Africa's post-apartheid era.
Suspected Poacher Eaten By Lions In South Africa
Police say the animals ate much of the man's body and he is yet to be formally identified. They believe he was a poacher because a loaded hunting rifle was found near the remains.
Pressure Mounts On South African President Jacob Zuma To Step Down
The African National Congress has been negotiating with the scandal-plagued Zuma to step down for the good of the party, but he insists on serving out his full term, which expires next year.
South Africa's ANC Meets To Decide Fate Of President Jacob Zuma
Zuma has been mired in corruption allegations. Some in his African National Congress fear if he stays on until elections next year, he could damage the party's chances of retaining power.
South African Farmers Lose Crops And Workers Amid Crippling Drought
Agriculture generates hundreds of millions of dollars per year for this nation. But with water being diverted to Cape Town and expected to run out in April, farmers are preparing for the worst.