South Africa
Waiting for Land Reform
South Africans who came of age as apartheid was ending are caught in a land struggle that has deepened divisions in the country, reflecting the complexities of reconciliation and pushing some to take matters into their own hands.
The Apartheid Diaspora
Donald Trump has taken an aggressive stance toward South Africa over its alleged oppression of its white Afrikaner minority, despite a lack of facts backing up his claims. The personnel guiding the new administration, including Elon Musk, may offer a hint at what is driving this new policy.
What a Beauty Pageant Reveals About Identity in Postapartheid South Africa
The young South African model Chidimma Adetshina was recently forced to quit the Miss South Africa pageant after facing xenophobic abuse for being born to a Nigerian father and Mozambican mother, in a case that has fired up debate over national identity.
South Africa’s ‘Born Frees’ Are Disillusioned With Democracy
South Africa heads to the polls on May 29, in the most crucial election since 1994. Young people raised after apartheid — the “born frees” — are grappling with unfulfilled promises in a country still racked by inequality and poor governance. They may hold the decisive votes.
South Africa-US Relations at a Crossroads
The recent decision by South Africa, a longtime ally of Palestine, to take Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on accusations of genocide sent shock waves through the global community.
Africa Insights: Toxic Masculinity Online in Kenya and South Africa
In Kenya and South Africa, toxic masculinity is a growing concern, particularly online. The promotion of misogyny is increasingly threatening women’s freedom of speech and their personal safety.
Africa Insights: South Africa Grapples With Xenophobia at Home and Contests Genocide Abroad
South Africa’s recent genocide lawsuit against Israel has sparked global attention. Yet despite overcoming racism, South Africa faces internal challenges including violence against Black foreign nationals. For over three decades, recurring xenophobic attacks driven by blaming migrants for economic struggles have led to looting and tragic loss of life.