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Oct 7, 2009
A New Push for Public Health Care Reform
By:
Odilile Ayodele
As the world pays rapt attention to the health care debates in the United States of America, South Africa is on the precipice of monumental health care reform.
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Jun 13, 2009
Public Transport in South Africa
By:
Odilile Ayodele
In less than twenty four hours the Confederations Cup is scheduled to be held in South Africa; however the country is still struggling to with its public transport system
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May 11, 2009
World Cup 2010 in South Africa
By:
Katy Burtner
The 2010 World Cup is creating jobs, infrastructure, transportation systems, and a place on the international stage that Africa desperately needs.
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May 9, 2009
Jacob Zuma Sworn in as President
By:
Katy Burtner
Despite past controversies, President Zuma is immensely popular in the country and has the power to create real change.
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Mar 1, 2009
South Africa's Land Reform Programme
By:
Odilile Ayodele
South Africa's thriving farming industry runs the risk of failing because of an ineffective land reform programme.
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Feb 27, 2009
A Look at the Global Economic Crisis
By:
Odilile Ayodele
The effect of the current global economic crisis could have very harmful effects on the continuing development of the global South.
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Feb 26, 2009
Ken Saro-Wiwa Resource Centre in Cape Town
By:
Ferdinand Penz
Through starting the Ken Saro-Wiwa Resource Centre in Cape Town, the Ogoni Solidarity Forum (OSF) combines computer and writing training with fighting xenophobia.
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Feb 7, 2009
Apparent Growing Anti-Semitism in South Africa
By:
Odilile Ayodele
In the 21st Century, anti-Semitism is emerging in South Africa. Spurred on by the recent unrest in Gaza, some protest actions are thinly veiled anti-Jewish prejudice.
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Jan 8, 2009
Xenophobic Violence in South Africa
By:
Odilile Ayodele
In 2009 South Africa expects thousands of foreign visitors for the FIFA confederations cup. Yet, at the dawn of the New Year, apparent Xenophobia has reared its head.
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Dec 4, 2008
South Africa and FIFA World Cup
By:
Odilile Ayodele
As South Africa readies itself to two host large sporting events in the coming months, the question remains what effect the current global economic crisis would have.
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Oct 18, 2008
Shilowa Joins ANC Defection
By:
Dominic Timothy Ruiters
The ANC split grows as prominent party member Mbhazima Shilowa resigns and backs the suspended Mosiuoa Lekota.
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Oct 14, 2008
RSA President Thabo Mbeki Resigns
By:
Dominic Timothy Ruiters
Thabo Mbeki has stepped down as president of the Republic of South Africa. His resignation, instigated by his own party, leaves the ANC in an unstable state.
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Oct 13, 2008
South Africa's One Party Government
By:
Paul Backus
South Africa's primary political party, African National Congress (ANC), could be on the verge of a split. This would profoundly change the country's political landscape.
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Sep 30, 2008
Zapiro's Zuma Rape Cartoon Furor
By:
Dominic Timothy Ruiters
A cartoon of ANC leader Jacob Zuma by Zapiro draws a tumultuous response in the South African media. Heated debate centered on its racy content continues unabated.
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