http://www.spiegel.de Daily news, analysis and opinion from Europe's leading newsmagazine and Germany's top news Web site. en Thu, 23 May 2013 01:09:39 +0200 Thu, 23 May 2013 01:09:39 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de http://www.spiegel.de/static/sys/logo_120x61.gif http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/corruption-violence-and-divisions-tears-at-anc-of-south-africa-a-852365.html#ref=rss South Africa's legendary African National Congress, the party of Nelson Mandela, is destroying itself. Corruption, cronyism, internal divisions and, more recently, the mine massacre in Marikana are draining support from the party's base -- and destroying the country's economy. Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:00:35 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/corruption-violence-and-divisions-tears-at-anc-of-south-africa-a-852365.html South Africa's legendary African National Congress, the party of Nelson Mandela, is destroying itself. Corruption, cronyism, internal divisions and, more recently, the mine massacre in Marikana are draining support from the party's base -- and destroying the country's economy.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/football-hero-siphiwe-tshabalala-we-brought-joy-to-south-africans-a-705159.html#ref=rss South Africa became the first World Cup host nation ever to exit the tournament following the group stage. Still, midfielder Siphiwe Tshabalala tells SPIEGEL in an interview that he is proud of what his team achieved and talks about how the World Cup changed his life and his country. Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/football-hero-siphiwe-tshabalala-we-brought-joy-to-south-africans-a-705159.html South Africa became the first World Cup host nation ever to exit the tournament following the group stage. Still, midfielder Siphiwe Tshabalala tells SPIEGEL in an interview that he is proud of what his team achieved and talks about how the World Cup changed his life and his country.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/security-guards-in-south-africa-labor-conditions-are-almost-like-apartheid-a-701891.html#ref=rss With World Cup security stewards complaining of poor working conditions and unpaid wages, a labor dispute threatens to overshadow the action on the pitch in South Africa. SPIEGEL spoke to union head Evan Abrahamse about the workers' complaints. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:10:35 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/security-guards-in-south-africa-labor-conditions-are-almost-like-apartheid-a-701891.html With World Cup security stewards complaining of poor working conditions and unpaid wages, a labor dispute threatens to overshadow the action on the pitch in South Africa. SPIEGEL spoke to union head Evan Abrahamse about the workers' complaints.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/fifa-s-ambitious-president-sepp-blatter-champion-of-the-poor-or-self-promoter-a-700625.html#ref=rss Sepp Blatter has brought the World Cup to South Africa, and now he is seeking to portray himself as a benevolent champion of foreign aid. Is the president of football's international governing body, FIFA, really interested in more than his own fame? Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:30:24 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/fifa-s-ambitious-president-sepp-blatter-champion-of-the-poor-or-self-promoter-a-700625.html Sepp Blatter has brought the World Cup to South Africa, and now he is seeking to portray himself as a benevolent champion of foreign aid. Is the president of football's international governing body, FIFA, really interested in more than his own fame?]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-world-from-berlin-vuvuzela-a-global-synonym-for-mood-killer-a-700588.html#ref=rss The plastic 'vuvuzela' trumpets so popular with South African football fans at the World Cup are causing considerable debate abroad. Players, officials and viewers have been critical and, after only three days, some are calling for a ban. German commentators say the debate is a sign of deeper cultural issues at play. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:21:23 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-world-from-berlin-vuvuzela-a-global-synonym-for-mood-killer-a-700588.html The plastic 'vuvuzela' trumpets so popular with South African football fans at the World Cup are causing considerable debate abroad. Players, officials and viewers have been critical and, after only three days, some are calling for a ban. German commentators say the debate is a sign of deeper cultural issues at play.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-search-for-morality-in-south-africa-daimler-targeted-by-victims-of-apartheid-a-700010.html#ref=rss Did Daimler support the racist apartheid regime in South Africa? A group of victims has sued the German company because it supplied vehicles used in the oppression of anti-apartheid activists. The group wants to use the World Cup to draw attention to its struggle. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:24:49 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-search-for-morality-in-south-africa-daimler-targeted-by-victims-of-apartheid-a-700010.html Did Daimler support the racist apartheid regime in South Africa? A group of victims has sued the German company because it supplied vehicles used in the oppression of anti-apartheid activists. The group wants to use the World Cup to draw attention to its struggle.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-reality-of-the-rainbow-nation-16-years-after-apartheid-south-africa-fights-for-its-future-a-699384.html#ref=rss Sixteen years after the end of the apartheid regime, South Africa is celebrating its return to the global stage as it hosts the football World Cup. Although the country is still a deeply divided and violent place, the rise of the black middle class provides hope for the future. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:17:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-reality-of-the-rainbow-nation-16-years-after-apartheid-south-africa-fights-for-its-future-a-699384.html Sixteen years after the end of the apartheid regime, South Africa is celebrating its return to the global stage as it hosts the football World Cup. Although the country is still a deeply divided and violent place, the rise of the black middle class provides hope for the future.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/world-cup-jitters-excitement-and-tension-run-high-in-south-africa-a-698538.html#ref=rss Only days before the start of the World Cup, South Africans seem as anxious about the planet's biggest soccer festival as they are excited. In a torn country, threats of strikes and uprisings by the poor have put a damper on euphoria. Some groups may use the spectacle to further their own interests. Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:29:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/world-cup-jitters-excitement-and-tension-run-high-in-south-africa-a-698538.html Only days before the start of the World Cup, South Africans seem as anxious about the planet's biggest soccer festival as they are excited. In a torn country, threats of strikes and uprisings by the poor have put a damper on euphoria. Some groups may use the spectacle to further their own interests.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/shoot-them-in-the-head-world-cup-hosts-brazil-and-south-africa-crack-down-on-crime-a-659427.html#ref=rss There are 50 murders a day in South Africa, the host country of the 2010 football World Cup. And Brazil, host of both the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics, also suffers from extreme violence. With a view to the high-profile events, the two countries are now attempting to crack down on rampant crime -- and are using ruthless tactics to do so. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:02:04 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/shoot-them-in-the-head-world-cup-hosts-brazil-and-south-africa-crack-down-on-crime-a-659427.html There are 50 murders a day in South Africa, the host country of the 2010 football World Cup. And Brazil, host of both the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics, also suffers from extreme violence. With a view to the high-profile events, the two countries are now attempting to crack down on rampant crime -- and are using ruthless tactics to do so.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/south-africa-s-black-diamonds-soweto-s-young-middle-class-left-cold-by-anc-a-620315.html#ref=rss The African National Congress is expected to win Wednesday's election in South Africa with leader Jacob Zuma enjoying huge popularity among the poor, despite his corrupt reputation. But for many members of South Africa's burgeoning middle class, the ANC's heroic struggle against apartheid is ancient history. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:58:21 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/south-africa-s-black-diamonds-soweto-s-young-middle-class-left-cold-by-anc-a-620315.html The African National Congress is expected to win Wednesday's election in South Africa with leader Jacob Zuma enjoying huge popularity among the poor, despite his corrupt reputation. But for many members of South Africa's burgeoning middle class, the ANC's heroic struggle against apartheid is ancient history.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/disillusionment-and-frustration-south-africa-looks-beyond-the-anc-a-599010.html#ref=rss Jacob Zuma wants to be elected as South Africa's president in the spring. But the party he leads, the African National Congress, is increasingly seen as corrupt. Now, a new party threatens the ANC's post-apartheid monopoly on political power. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:47:59 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/disillusionment-and-frustration-south-africa-looks-beyond-the-anc-a-599010.html Jacob Zuma wants to be elected as South Africa's president in the spring. But the party he leads, the African National Congress, is increasingly seen as corrupt. Now, a new party threatens the ANC's post-apartheid monopoly on political power.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/power-shift-in-south-africa-the-anc-has-dug-its-own-grave-a-580387.html#ref=rss South Africa's government is in a crisis. President Mbeki has been forced to resign, and 11 ministers have gone with him. The venerable ANC party could even break apart. Party chief Jacob Zuma hopes to take over as president next year -- but the new interim president, Kgalema Motlanthe, could stand in the way. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:07:07 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/power-shift-in-south-africa-the-anc-has-dug-its-own-grave-a-580387.html South Africa's government is in a crisis. President Mbeki has been forced to resign, and 11 ministers have gone with him. The venerable ANC party could even break apart. Party chief Jacob Zuma hopes to take over as president next year -- but the new interim president, Kgalema Motlanthe, could stand in the way. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/after-wave-of-xenophobic-violence-south-africa-is-disgusted-with-itself-a-555821.html#ref=rss The world watched in shock as a wave of xenophobic violence engulfed South Africa, leaving more than 50 dead and tens of thousands displaced. Now the people of South Africa are asking the victims for forgiveness -- and accusing the Mbeki government of massive failures. Tue, 27 May 2008 17:49:57 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/after-wave-of-xenophobic-violence-south-africa-is-disgusted-with-itself-a-555821.html The world watched in shock as a wave of xenophobic violence engulfed South Africa, leaving more than 50 dead and tens of thousands displaced. Now the people of South Africa are asking the victims for forgiveness -- and accusing the Mbeki government of massive failures.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/africa-tech-push-ex-sap-ceo-launches-venture-fund-in-cape-town-a-535966.html#ref=rss Hasso Plattner, co-founder of the German software giant, is starting a $42 million venture capital fund in Cape Town to open doors for African tech companies. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:19:19 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/africa-tech-push-ex-sap-ceo-launches-venture-fund-in-cape-town-a-535966.html Hasso Plattner, co-founder of the German software giant, is starting a $42 million venture capital fund in Cape Town to open doors for African tech companies.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/south-african-politics-zuma-is-chosen-to-lead-anc-a-524244.html#ref=rss The African National Congress voted to oust South Africa’s president, Thabo Mbeki, as head of the party and award the job to Jacob G. Zuma. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:47:52 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/south-african-politics-zuma-is-chosen-to-lead-anc-a-524244.html The African National Congress voted to oust South Africa’s president, Thabo Mbeki, as head of the party and award the job to Jacob G. Zuma.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/south-africa-at-crossroads-populist-zuma-favorite-for-anc-leadership-a-522893.html#ref=rss Thirteen years after the end of apartheid, South Africa is once again at a crossroads as the African National Congress prepares to choose its party leader. Populist left-leaning politician Jacob Zuma is the favorite but President Thabo Mbeki is still hoping to retain his hold on the ANC. Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:26:10 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/south-africa-at-crossroads-populist-zuma-favorite-for-anc-leadership-a-522893.html Thirteen years after the end of apartheid, South Africa is once again at a crossroads as the African National Congress prepares to choose its party leader. Populist left-leaning politician Jacob Zuma is the favorite but President Thabo Mbeki is still hoping to retain his hold on the ANC.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/opinion-south-africa-s-democracy-in-trouble-a-465912.html#ref=rss South Africa's democracy isn't looking too good these days. Not only is violent crime rampant, but so too is corruption in the upper echelons of government. German companies bear some of the guilt. Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:54:57 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/opinion-south-africa-s-democracy-in-trouble-a-465912.html South Africa's democracy isn't looking too good these days. Not only is violent crime rampant, but so too is corruption in the upper echelons of government. German companies bear some of the guilt.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/spiegel/dubious-defense-deal-bribery-allegations-cloud-german-ship-sale-to-south-africa-a-464319.html#ref=rss Prosecutors in Germany are investigating allegations that a German shipbuilding consortium paid bribes to South African officials to win a major defense contract. Internal documents have reinforced suspicions of corruption. Mon, 05 Feb 2007 12:21:26 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/spiegel/dubious-defense-deal-bribery-allegations-cloud-german-ship-sale-to-south-africa-a-464319.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/spiegel/waiting-to-become-president-a-veteran-apartheid-fighter-divides-south-africa-a-454791.html#ref=rss Jacob Zuma, the deputy president of the African National Congress has avoided conviction in two legal proceedings. He remains a free man, but his moral standing has taken a hit. Despite all this, he still has an excellent shot at becoming South Africa's next president. Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:19:49 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/spiegel/waiting-to-become-president-a-veteran-apartheid-fighter-divides-south-africa-a-454791.html Jacob Zuma, the deputy president of the African National Congress has avoided conviction in two legal proceedings. He remains a free man, but his moral standing has taken a hit. Despite all this, he still has an excellent shot at becoming South Africa's next president.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/spiegel/spiegel-interview-with-anc-vice-president-jacob-zuma-the-west-is-bent-out-of-shape-a-455681.html#ref=rss Jacob Zuma, deputy president of the African National Congress, discusses his country's plans to host the 2010 football World Cup, trench warfare within his party, the rape trial that damaged his moral standing and his chances of becoming South Africa's next president. Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:09:45 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/spiegel/spiegel-interview-with-anc-vice-president-jacob-zuma-the-west-is-bent-out-of-shape-a-455681.html Jacob Zuma, deputy president of the African National Congress, discusses his country's plans to host the 2010 football World Cup, trench warfare within his party, the rape trial that damaged his moral standing and his chances of becoming South Africa's next president.]]>