Protestors against a lack of housing and other services in central Cape Town. More South Africans are taking to the streets to hold government accountable. Reuters/Mike Hutchings South Africa’s peaceful transition to democracy is widely admired on the continent and around the world. This year, the country marks the 22nd anniversary of this transition. President Jacob Zuma … [Read more...] about South Africans are demanding more of their leaders, and democracy | The Conversation
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Nigerian Artist Inspires South Africans to Get Up And Boogie
Vera Ephraim, the dynamic Nigerian who’s making a name for herself in South Africa with her unique dance classes, in Johannesburg, South Africa. An acclaimed Nigerian actress and dancer is inspiring growing numbers of people in South Africa to get up and boogie. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR … [Read more...] about Nigerian Artist Inspires South Africans to Get Up And Boogie
South Africans need to fight for change on the streets, and through the ballot | The Conversation
Members of the National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa, the country's largest union, march to highlight high unemployment. Reuters/Rogan WardSouth African society has not been this saturated with anger and protest since the late 1980s. The previous 12 months have witnessed a decisive shift in the country’s political consciousness. With the local government … [Read more...] about South Africans need to fight for change on the streets, and through the ballot | The Conversation
Colonial legacy of mining pioneers poses a dilemma for South Africans | The Conversation
A student beats the statue of Cecil John Rhodes with a belt as it is removed from the University of Cape Town. Reuters/Mike HutchingsThe Portuguese set foot in South Africa in the 15th century, and the Dutch settled at the “Cape of Storms” in 1652. But the noses of the first interlopers into southern Africa were not sharp enough to fore-smell Kimberley’s hidden diamonds or the … [Read more...] about Colonial legacy of mining pioneers poses a dilemma for South Africans | The Conversation
The Trevor Noah phenomenon: young, black South Africans are standing up | The Conversation
Jon Stewart with Trevor Noah at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Governors Ball in Los Angeles, California recently. Reuters/Mario AnzuoniLast year was a tumultuous one for South Africa and the country faces an uncertain 2016. This prevailing mood does not bode well for South African society. But there are undercurrents that suggest otherwise – budding signs of a … [Read more...] about The Trevor Noah phenomenon: young, black South Africans are standing up | The Conversation
