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South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa attends the oath of office ceremony for his second term as South African President, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 19.
WORLD / Politics
Jul 1, 2024
South Africa opposition debuts in Ramaphosa¡¯s unity cabinet
The announcement of the new executive followed more than a week of negotiations.
The ANC's Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected president of South Africa after the country's lawmakers voted during the first sitting of the New South African Parliament in Cape Town on Friday.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 17, 2024
A historic deal sets South Africa on a new path
There¡¯s enough overlap between the ANC and its main coalition partner, the Democratic Alliance, to allow President Ramaphosa to try and fix the beleaguered economy.
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa reacts after being reelected as president of South Africa on Friday.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 15, 2024
South Africa¡¯s Ramaphosa survives ANC hammering to win second term
A skillful negotiator, Ramaphosa clinched the agreement with the white-led Democratic Alliance and at least two other smaller parties.
African National Congress President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives ahead of the National Executive Committee meeting in Johannesburg last Thursday.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 11, 2024
South African parties straddle opposing visions to build unity government
Efforts to form a broad-based unity government are set to test Nelson Mandela¡¯s 1994 aspiration for a ¡°rainbow nation at peace with itself.¡±
Jacob Zuma, former South African president, left, visits the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party) stand at the Independent Electoral Commission national results center in Midrand, South Africa, on Saturday.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 3, 2024
Jacob Zuma the disruptor has South Africa¡¯s fate in his hands after vote
Six years after being pushed from office, Zuma successfully upstaged his successor Cyril Ramaphosa in national elections this week.
Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa's president, during the election result announcement at the Independent Electoral Commission national results center in Midrand, South Africa, on Sunday
WORLD / Politics
Jun 3, 2024
South Africa¡¯s ANC courts rivals after election humiliation
The African National Congress¡¯ slump comes after years of economic mismanagement and corruption saddled the country with high unemployment and weak growth.
The African National Congress¡¯ manifesto launch at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Feb. 24
WORLD / Politics
May 28, 2024
Where South Africa¡¯s crunch election will be won and lost
As the country heads into its tightest election since apartheid ended in 1994, the ANC is facing competition like never before.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 12, 2019
ANC keeps power in South Africa but scandals cost it votes
The African National Congress easily won South Africa¡¯s general election Saturday, but its share of the vote fell, reflecting anger at corruption scandals and racial inequalities that remain entrenched a generation after the party took power.
EDITORIALS
Feb 19, 2018
A last chance for the ANC ¡ª and South Africa?
Japan should step up efforts to ensure that new South African President Cyril Ramaphosa succeeds as he tries to reorient his country and overcome the legacy of the Zuma interregnum.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 14, 2018
ANC orders Zuma to step down as South African president but doesn¡¯t specify timing
South Africa¡¯s ruling party ordered Jacob Zuma on Tuesday to step down as head of state after marathon talks over the fate of a leader whose scandal-plagued years in power darkened and divided Nelson Mandela¡¯s post-apartheid ¡°Rainbow Nation.¡±
EDITORIALS
Dec 24, 2017
A bittersweet victory in South Africa
Cyril Ramaphosa has won an election but the struggle for control of the ANC and the South African government continues.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 7, 2016
Is Zuma to blame for South Africa¡¯s malaise?
President Jacob Zuma does bear the blame for the collapse in international confidence in the South African economy — but not for its long-term failure to grow as fast as was expected.
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 5, 2015
Hitachi¡¯s $19 million settlement over improper payments offers insights into South African deals
Hitachi Ltd.¡¯s $19 million settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission provides insight into how the company became a crucial supplier to South Africa¡¯s behind-schedule power plants that have yet to solve the country¡¯s electricity shortage.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Head of Swiss euthanasia firm dies after collapsing while ascending Mount Fuji
Around 200,000 people typically scale the 3,776 meter Mount Fuji each year.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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