South Africa
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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. more...
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 more...
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. more...
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. more...
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. more...
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. more...
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. more...
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. more...
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. more...
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. more...
The ANC split grows as prominent party member Mbhazima Shilowa resigns and backs the suspended Mosiuoa Lekota. more...
RSA President Thabo Mbeki Resigns
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. more...
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. more...
Zapiro's Zuma Rape Cartoon Furor
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. more...
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