http://news.linktv.org Link TV News Videos (Filtered by topics: Politics of South Africa) en-us Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:14:00 -0800 Copyright 2011 Link Media, Inc. http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-africa-despite-controversies-zuma-wins-anc-leadership-landslide?start=0 South African President Jacob Zuma scored a thumping victory in an ANC leadership contest on Tuesday with 2,986 out of 3, 977 party member votes, making him the odds-on favourite to retain the presidency after general elections in 2014. This comes despite his failure to deliver economic change, widespread labor disputes under his leadership, and questions about his lavish lifestyle. By Ayesha Ismail in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:14:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-africa-despite-controversies-zuma-wins-anc-leadership-landslide Jacob Zuma, African National Congress (ANC), Cyril Ramaphosa, Kgalema Motlanthe, 2012 South African miners' strikes, Politics of South Africa, President of South Africa, Bloemfontein, Economy of South Africa, Mining industry of South Africa South African President Jacob Zuma scored a thumping victory in an ANC leadership contest on Tuesday with 2,986 out of 3, 977 party member votes, making him the odds-on favourite to retain the presidency after general elections in 2014. This comes despite his failure to deliver economic change, widespread labor disputes under his leadership, and questions about his lavish lifestyle. By Ayesha Ismail in Bloemfontein, South Africa. http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-africa-unrest-as-12000-striking-miners-are-sacked?start=0 Anglo American Platinum, the world's largest platinum producer, has sacked up to 12,000 miners in South Africa for staging what the company said is an unlawful strike. The industrial action has also spread to other mining industries with over 75,000 miners striking across the country. South Africa, which produces an estimated 75 per cent of the world's platinum supply, has been facing labor unrest in recent weeks over the issue of pay rise. Al Jazeera's Tania Page reports from Rustenburg. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 18:22:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-africa-unrest-as-12000-striking-miners-are-sacked 2012 South African miners' strikes, Anglo Platinum , Rustenburg, South Africa, Mining industry of South Africa, Strike, Industrial action, Labor dispute, Politics of South Africa, Marikana miners' strike Anglo American Platinum, the world's largest platinum producer, has sacked up to 12,000 miners in South Africa for staging what the company said is an unlawful strike. The industrial action has also spread to other mining industries with over 75,000 miners striking across the country. South Africa, which produces an estimated 75 per cent of the world's platinum supply, has been facing labor unrest in recent weeks over the issue of pay rise. Al Jazeera's Tania Page reports from Rustenburg. http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-africa-malema-refutes-court-charges-attacks-zuma?start=0 The former youth leader of the African National Congress has been granted bail after being charged with money laundering. Julius Malema says the allegations are a political plot to silence his criticism of president Jacob Zuma. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:55:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-africa-malema-refutes-court-charges-attacks-zuma Julius Malema, Jacob Zuma, Politics of South Africa, African National Congress (ANC), Polokwane, South Africa, Money laundering, Bail, Strike, ANC Youth League The former youth leader of the African National Congress has been granted bail after being charged with money laundering. Julius Malema says the allegations are a political plot to silence his criticism of president Jacob Zuma. Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa reports from Polokwane, South Africa. http://news.linktv.org/videos/malema-frogmarched-out-of-marikana-miners-rally?start=0 Controversial South African politician Julius Malema was barred from addressing miners at Marikana on Monday, and escorted from the rally by police amid angry and chaotic scenes. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 08:51:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/malema-frogmarched-out-of-marikana-miners-rally Julius Malema, Marikana miners' strike, South Africa, Politics of South Africa, South African Police, African National Congress (ANC), Miner, ANC Youth League, Jacob Zuma, Mining industry of South Africa Controversial South African politician Julius Malema was barred from addressing miners at Marikana on Monday, and escorted from the rally by police amid angry and chaotic scenes. http://news.linktv.org/videos/are-outside-interests-hijacking-south-african-miners-strike?start=0 Amid a leadership vacuum in South Africa, critics claim the miners' strike is being hijacked. Many of the protestors arrested following the fatal shooting by police at Marikana - and even some of the dead - were not employees of Lonmin. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:49:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/are-outside-interests-hijacking-south-african-miners-strike Marikana miners' strike, South Africa, Politics of South Africa, Julius Malema, Economic inequality, Wildcat strike, Miner, Jacob Zuma, Lonmin, Rustenburg Amid a leadership vacuum in South Africa, critics claim the miners' strike is being hijacked. Many of the protestors arrested following the fatal shooting by police at Marikana - and even some of the dead - were not employees of Lonmin. Nkepile Mabuse reports. http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-africas-poor-burn-schools-in-frustration-at-slow-pace-of-change?start=0 As striking miners roil South Africa, more than 40 schools have been closed by violent protests over the government's slow delivery of basic services. Protesters say unless something is done to improve their lives, people will not allow the schools to reopen. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:21:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-africas-poor-burn-schools-in-frustration-at-slow-pace-of-change African National Congress (ANC), Politics of South Africa, South Africa, Jacob Zuma, Economic inequality, Poverty, Protest, School, Arson, South Africa under apartheid As striking miners roil South Africa, another unrest is also brewing as more than 40 schools in Northern Cape province have been closed. They've been shut by violent protests over what's being described as the government's slow delivery of basic services. Protesters say unless something is done to improve their lives, people will not allow the schools to reopen. Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa reports from the town of Olifantshoek in South Africa. http://news.linktv.org/videos/julius-malema-denies-conspiring-with-south-africa-soldiers?start=0 Julius Malema's visit with a group of suspended South African soldiers drew concern from nervous officials, who ordered military bases to go on high alert, as the country's defense minister accused Malema of attempting to "mobilize against the state." Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:15:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/julius-malema-denies-conspiring-with-south-africa-soldiers Julius Malema, South African National Defence Force, Lenasia, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, South Africa, Military base, Jacob Zuma, Strike, African National Congress (ANC), Politics of South Africa Julius Malema's visit with a group of suspended soldiers in Lenasia on Wednesday drew concern from nervous officials, who ordered military bases to go on high alert, and prompted Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to accuse the former ANC Youth League leader of attempting to "mobilize against the state." But, as Jacob Moshokoa reports, the controversial politician's visit turned out to be a storm in a teacup. http://news.linktv.org/videos/hardening-attitudes-among-south-africa-miners-as-dispute-spreads?start=0 Thousands of people have descended upon Marikana in a display of solidarity with the striking miners, all saying the workers' pay rise demand is "non-negotiable". But without a return to work, mediators, unions, and mine bosses say they will walk away from talks. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:59:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/hardening-attitudes-among-south-africa-miners-as-dispute-spreads Marikana miners' strike, Julius Malema, Lonmin, South Africa, Miner, Mining, Mining industry of South Africa, Strike, Gold Fields, Politics of South Africa Thousands of people have descended upon Marikana in a display of solidarity with the striking miners, all saying the workers' pay rise demand is "non-negotiable". But without a return to work, mediators, unions, and mine bosses say they will walk away from talks. Up to 40,000 jobs are threatened at the Lonmin platinum mine, officials have said. Al Jazeera's Tania Page reports. http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-africa-julius-malema-stokes-fires-of-unrest?start=0 With striking miners in South Africa still refusing to go back to work, expelled ANC youth league leader Julius Malema is using the current atmosphere of discontent to gain political mileage against President Jacob Zuma. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:12:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-africa-julius-malema-stokes-fires-of-unrest Julius Malema, Marikana miners' strike, South Africa, Jacob Zuma, African National Congress (ANC), Politics of South Africa, Strike, Mining industry of South Africa, Shooting, ANC Youth League Striking miners in South Africa are still refusing to go back to work. The almost month-long stoppage at a platinum mine in Marikana is also hurting the country's President Jacob Zuma politically. His party presidency will be challenged later this year at the African National Congress's national conference. But, expelled ANC youth league leader Julius Malema is using the current atmosphere of discontent to gain political mileage against Zuma. Al Jazeera's Mike Hanna reports from Johannesburg. http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-africa-striking-miners-regroup-president-zuma-under-pressure?start=0 Hundreds of defiant miners have regrouped for a protest near the spot where South African police killed 34 of their colleagues. Meanwhile, the ANC has met over concerns President Jacob Zuma is losing political support due to his handling of the incident. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:06:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-africa-striking-miners-regroup-president-zuma-under-pressure Marikana miners' strike, Lonmin, Jacob Zuma, South Africa, African National Congress (ANC), Shooting, Politics of South Africa, North West (South African province), Strike, Miner Hundreds of defiant miners have regrouped for a protest near the spot where South African police killed 34 of their colleagues, as platinum giant Lonmin said less than a quarter of employees had shown up for work. Meanwhile, the ANC national executive has met over concerns President Jacob Zuma is losing political support over his handling of the incident. Al Jazeera's Tania Page reports from the Marikana mine. http://news.linktv.org/videos/julius-malema-vows-to-fight-on-following-expulsion-from-anc?start=0 A day after Julius Malema was expelled from South Africa's ANC, the controversial youth leader is vowing to fight on. And his supporters could make life difficult for the country's President Jacob Zuma. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:16:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/julius-malema-vows-to-fight-on-following-expulsion-from-anc African National Congress (ANC), Julius Malema, South Africa, Jacob Zuma, ANC Youth League, Politics of South Africa, Ruling party, Protest, Violence, Botswana A day after Julius Malema was expelled from South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress, the controversial youth leader is vowing to fight on. And his supporters could make life difficult for the country's President Jacob Zuma. Haru Mutasa reports. http://news.linktv.org/videos/suspended-anc-youth-leader-inspires-new-clothing-range?start=0 JuJu, a clothing line inspired by suspended ANC Youth League President Julius Malema, was unveiled to the media by designer Obakeng Ramabodu. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:55:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/suspended-anc-youth-leader-inspires-new-clothing-range Julius Malema, ANC Youth League, JuJu, Obakeng Ramabodu, African National Congress (ANC), Politics of South Africa, South Africa, Fashion design, Fashion line, Eyewitness News (South Africa) A clothing line inspired by suspended ANC Youth League President Julius Malema was unveiled to the media on Thursday 26 January, 2012 by designer Obakeng Ramabodu. http://news.linktv.org/videos/the-rise-and-fall-of-anc-youth-leader-julius-malema?start=0 As the outcome of Julius Malema's disciplinary hearing is announced, South Africa's Mail & Guardian takes a look back at his humble beginnings and his rapid rise though the ranks of the ANC Youth League to the upper echelons of SA politics. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:41:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/the-rise-and-fall-of-anc-youth-leader-julius-malema Julius Malema, South Africa, African National Congress (ANC), ANC Youth League, Politics of South Africa, Hate speech, Jacob Zuma, Thabo Mbeki, Nationalization, Mail & Guardian As the outcome of Julius Malema's disciplinary hearing is announced, South Africa's Mail & Guardian takes a look back at his humble beginnings and his rapid rise though the ranks of the ANC Youth League to the upper echelons of SA politics. http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-africa-anc-suspends-controversial-youth-leader-julius-malema?start=0 The ANC's National Disciplinary Committee announced on Thursday 10 November that it had suspended the president of the party's Youth League, Julius Malema, after finding him guilty of sowing division. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:38:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-africa-anc-suspends-controversial-youth-leader-julius-malema African National Congress (ANC), Julius Malema, South Africa, ANC Youth League, Politics of South Africa, Derek Hanekom, Suspension, Eyewitness News (South Africa) The ANC's National Disciplinary Committee announced on Thursday 10 November that it had suspended the president of the party's Youth League, Julius Malema, after finding him guilty of sowing division. ---- Derek Hanekom (L), head of the ANC disciplinary panel, announces the verdict for Youth League leader Julius Malema at the party's head quarters in Johannesburg, November 10, 2011. South Africa's ruling African National Congress ,kicked its firebrand Youth League leader, Julius Malema, out of the party for five years on Thursday after finding him guilty of sowing division. http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-protestors-police-clash-in-johannesburg?start=0 The ANC has condemned violence after supporters of the party's youth leader Julius Malema clashed with police in Johannesburg -- the worst clashes outside the party headquarters since 1994. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:14:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-protestors-police-clash-in-johannesburg Julius Malema, African National Congress (ANC), South Africa, ANC Youth League, Politics of South Africa, Johannesburg, Police, Protest, Telegraph.co.uk The ANC has condemned violence after supporters of the party's youth leader Julius Malema clashed with police in Johannesburg -- the worst clashes outside the party headquarters since 1994. http://news.linktv.org/videos/anc-youth-leader-supporters-clash-with-police?start=0 Julius Malema, leader of the ANC's Youth League, has been accused of inciting violence and sowing discord within the party after his supporters clashed with police outside the ANC party's headquarters in Johannesburg. The crowds gathered to vent their anger about a disciplinary hearing being brought against Malema. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:47:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/anc-youth-leader-supporters-clash-with-police Julius Malema, African National Congress (ANC), South Africa, ANC Youth League, Jacob Zuma, Politics of South Africa, Johannesburg, Al Jazeera English In South Africa, police have clashed with protesters rallying against a disciplinary hearing for the head of the ruling ANC's youth league. Supporters of Julius Malema gathered outside the party's headquarters in Johannesburg. Malema is accused of inciting violence and sowing discord within the party, as Al Jazeera's Anu Nathan reports.