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James N. Kariuki's Articles in South Africa

Is Zuma prolonging the inevitable or is strategy workable?
The ANC President, Jacob Zuma, faces serious charges of racketeering, corruption, fraud and tax evasion. If found guilty, he could go to jail for a long period — if his is handled as a normal case. But, as things stand now, Zuma’s is not a normal case; it possesses several built-in contradictions.
Perceptions of Zuma to affect SA globally
Now that Jacob Zuma is practically South Africa's President-designate, perceptions of him have national implications. Unfortunately, Zuma's political circumstances for the past several years have compelled him to resort to contradictory behaviour. Will the real Zuma please stand up? After dismissal as the country's Deputy President in 2005, Zuma faced a do-or-die political crisis that called for unorthodoxy.
Castro was key in South Africa's liberation
Clearly, Castro's Cuba had much to do with the liberation of Southern Africa. And all Cuba expected in return was for its soldiers to be allowed to "bring home the remains of their dead". Indeed, Mandela meant every word in stating that Castro had played a crucial role in his nation's liberation.
Global eye focused on SA power transition
Next month the African National Congress, South Africa's ruling party, is scheduled to meet in the City of Polokwane to choose its leader. As the country's dominant party, the chosen leader will become the nation's head of state after the 2009 presidential race.