South Africa in the News on 7 May 2014

Christian Science MonitorIn South Africa, upstart candidate treads a path radically different from …Christian Science MonitorTwenty years ago, South Africa transitioned to a full, nonracial democrac more…

BBC NewsSouth Africa election: Polls due to openBBC NewsPolls are due to open in South Africa's fifth general election since the end of apartheid 20 years ago. The governing African National Congr more…

Slum Next to Golf Estate Shows South Africa's Abiding Wealth GapBloombergMpho Mpshane can't wait to escape the whiff of kerosene and the tupperware-munching rats in her car-sized shack in Sout more…

As South Africa elections approach, disillusionment is leadingLos Angeles TimesA woman rests outside her home near an African National Congress party campaign poster in Bekkersdal, near Johannesburg, more…

South Africa holds first 'Born Free' electionReutersJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa holds its first "Born Free" election on Wednesday although polls suggest the allure of the r more…

TakePartIn South Africa the Shantytown May Become Political Failure's Most Powerful …TakePartI spent some time there recently to find out where South Africa is headed on the eve of this week&#39 more…

NPR (blog)20 Years After Apartheid, South Africa Asks 'How Are We Doing?'NPR (blog)His comments are part of South Africa's favorite debate, waged nonstop since the end of apartheid, on whe more…

The GuardianCan South Africa's revolution move beyond the ANC?The GuardianIt is a reflection, and not necessarily a negative one, on the state of South Africa that tomorrow's general election more…

New Super format on-field win for South AfricaManawatu StandardSouth Africa are set to be the big winners on the field as well as off of it, if proposed changes to the Super Rugby format are introduce more…

The Guardian'Born frees' don't care about South Africa electionUSA TODAYCAPE TOWN, South Africa – South Africans head to the polls Wednesday in the country's first general elections more…