Corruption in South Africa: echoes of leaders who plundered their countries: Anti-corruption protesters march on Parliament in Cape Town in 2017. shutterstock/Aqua ImagesOne of the shameful achievements of the African National Congress (ANC) in its 25 years of governing post-apartheid South Africa is that it’s living up to the political stereotype of what is wrong with … [Read more...] about Corruption in South Africa: echoes of leaders who plundered their countries | The Conversation
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Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s legacy: Echoes of Argentina’s Evita | The Conversation
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's legacy: Echoes of Argentina's Evita: Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at her 80th birthday celebrations. GCISThe death of 81-year-old Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has plunged many South Africans into grief. Her story and legacy of struggle is being remembered and examined. Her death comes at a critical point in the country’s history: the end of former … [Read more...] about Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s legacy: Echoes of Argentina’s Evita | The Conversation
Trump’s ‘America first’ pledge has echoes of Rhodesia’s racist white nationalists | The Conversation
Trump's 'America first' pledge has echoes of Rhodesia’s racist white nationalists: US President Donald Trump stamped his inaugural speech with the promise of 'America First' -- a slogan with an ominous past. Reuters/Kevin LamarqueDonald Trump’s bleak inauguration speech has attracted attention for, among other things, employing the phrase “America first”. The term … [Read more...] about Trump’s ‘America first’ pledge has echoes of Rhodesia’s racist white nationalists | The Conversation
The death knell of Zuma’s rule echoes transitions elsewhere in Africa | The Conversation
The death knell of Zuma's rule echoes transitions elsewhere in Africa: South Africa and Ethiopia are part of a wave of protests sweeping across parts of Africa that are known as Africa Uprising. Reuters/Tiksa NegeriSometime after the next South African president is sworn in, the country will look back on the Jacob Zuma years and reflect on the two defining moments of this … [Read more...] about The death knell of Zuma’s rule echoes transitions elsewhere in Africa | The Conversation
Dangerous echoes of the past as church and state move closer in South Africa | The Conversation
Dangerous echoes of the past as church and state move closer in South Africa: South African President Jacob Zuma kneels as a pastor prays for him. Reuters/Rogan Ward The Global Values Survey shows that religious organisations remain among the most trusted institutions in South African society. They enjoy higher levels of public trust than either the state or the private sector. … [Read more...] about Dangerous echoes of the past as church and state move closer in South Africa | The Conversation
