President Cyril Ramaphosa

South Africa's president visits epicentre of unrest, says it was 'planned'

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says deadly violence and looting that have shaken the country over the past week were planned as death toll mounts to 212.

Death toll rises as looting, violence spreads in South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa deployed soldiers to help police halt the violence and looting sparked by the jailing of ex-president Jacob Zuma. At least 72 people have been killed in the ongoing violence.

South Africa's Zuma hands himself over to police to serve prison term

Former South African president Jacob Zuma handed himself over to authorities to obey the country's highest court order that he should serve a 15-month prison term for contempt.

S Africa's Ramaphosa admits ANC 'mistakes' before corruption panel

President Cyril Ramaphosa says governing party "could and should" have done more to prevent state looting under his predecessor Jacob Zuma.