South Africa
South Africa-US Relations at a Crossroads
Listen to and follow The LedeApple Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean The recent decision by South Africa, a longtime ally of Palestine, to take Israel to the International Court of…
Africa Insights: The African Manosphere
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.
A Verdict in South Africa Reveals an Unfinished Reckoning With Apartheid
The recent inquest into the death of Abdullah Haron, killed by South Africa's security police in 1969, was about more than closure for his family. Haron’s and other cases looked the African National Congress straight in the eye and asked whether it had delivered on the promises made in the 1990s.
Africa Insights: South Africa’s Striking Divide
South Africa is Africa’s most vocal country when it comes to the Israel- Palestine conflict. Historically the ruling ANC government resonates with the plight of the Palestinians, likening it to the apartheid era. But not all South Africans concur with the government's decision.
Nelson Mandela’s African National Congress Has Violated Everything He Stood For
It is now 33 years since the anti-apartheid icon and African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela was freed after 27 years in prison. The ANC, which is currently South Africa's ruling party, has failed to deliver on his vision: Once hailed as a liberator, it has become shrouded in corruption scandals and incompetence.
Critics Lash Back Against Reporter Who Wrote About Xenophobia
As journalists, feedback — solicited and unsolicited — is inevitable. When it comes to sensitive subjects like xenophobia in South Africa, the approach taken to cover it becomes that much more important.