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** FILE ** Former South African President Nelson Mandela smiles as German Chancellor Angela Merkel (left) waves farewell after a meeting at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg in October 2007. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)

Mandela, 93, hospitalized with stomach ailment

By Donna Bryson - Associated Press

South African President Jacob Zuma acknowledges those gathered for the African National Congress' 100th anniversary festivities Sunday in Bloemfontein. Although tens of thousands celebrated, many South Africans say Nelson Mandela's party hasn't delivered on its promises since taking power in 1994. (Associated Press)

South African liberation movement celebrates 100 years

By Ed Brown - Associated Press

In 1960, members of the African National Congress take part in a day of mourning at Orlando East, near Johannesburg. Against all odds, the party of Nelson Mandela is celebrating its 100th anniversary in Bloemfontein on Sunday. The building in the background says, "Away with Verwoerd." H.F. Verwoerd was South Africa's prime minister and a strong proponent of the racial policies that led to a mass shooting at Sharpesville. (Associated Press)

Despite woes, ANC plans party to celebrate 100 years

By Geoff Hill - Special to The Washington Times

Mr. Malema's supporters, some of whom pelted police and reporters with stones and bottles, confront police on Tuesday. Mr. Malema's calls for radical changes have mobilized unemployed and disillusioned youths. (Associated Press)

Protests signal power struggle in South Africa

By Michelle Faul - Associated Press

Former South African president Nelson Mandela (front left), his former wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela (second from right) and other extended family members celebrate Mandela's 93rd birthday in his hometown of Qunu, South Africa, on July 18, 2011. (Associated Press/Peter Morey Photographic)

Nelson Mandela celebrates 93rd birthday in S. Africa

By Nastasya Tay - Associated Press

Voters line up to cast their ballots Wednesday for local leaders in a township on the outskirts of Cape Town, South Africa. Some 23 million voters were registered at 20,000 polling stations across this country, and the results are likely to have an impact on national politics. (Associated Press_)

Strong challenge faced at South African polls

By Donna Bryson - Associated Press

Adam Scott of Australia hits a drive on the seventh hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

South African president congratulates Schwartzel

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

South African president sues cartoonist for defamation

By Donna Bryson - Associated Press

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By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

S.Africa’s ex-top cop convicted of corruption

By Donna Bryson - Associated Press

South African leader accused of racism

By Geoff Hill - The Washington Times

S. African party leader gets married for 6th time

Zuma can still face charges