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Wal-Mart coming soon to an African country near you

The South African government approved Wal-Mart's controversial deal to buy local chain Massmart, opening the door to expansion throughout the continent.
South Africa moves ahead with bill to limit freedom of information

The ANC's parliamentary committee has opted to vote clause-by-clause on the Protection of Information bill, which many believe would criminalize investigative journalism. Will citizens' right to know be compromised?
In S. Africa, song controversy reveals depth of racial rift today

An Afrikaans group has filed a racial hatred lawsuit against prominent politician Julius Malema because of his penchant for singing 'Shoot the Boer,' a provocative song of the South African freedom movement.
South African government makes salary offer to striking unions

The strike of 1.3 million South African government workers about salary levels shows the limits of union support for the ANC alliance and President Zuma.
South Africans self-conscious about low turnout at Confederations Cup

Empty seats cause embarrassment for the soccer tournament's host country as it prepares for the World Cup next June.
Zuma promises 500,000 new jobs. Can he deliver?

In state of nation speech, critics say South Africa's president failed to make tough choices needed in a recession.