Freedom Day in South Africa -- a reminder of unfinished business: Many South Africans have yet to see freedom bear fruit. EPA/Kim LudbrookSouth Africans celebrate Freedom Day on April 27 every year to mark the country’s first democratic elections in 1994. A quarter of a century later, though, questions remain: how much and whose freedom is to be celebrated? The differing … [Read more...] about Freedom Day in South Africa — a reminder of unfinished business | The Conversation
REMINDER
Trump’s comment about South Africa is a reminder that race still matters | The Conversation
Trump's comment about South Africa is a reminder that race still matters: US President Donald Trump is accused of siding with white right wing groups on South Africa's land reform issue. ShutterstockFor a brief moment last week, US President Donald Trump served a useful purpose. He reminded us how important race is as an economic and political issue on much of the planet. … [Read more...] about Trump’s comment about South Africa is a reminder that race still matters | The Conversation
Niger: a reminder of why the US military’s presence Africa needs constant scrutiny | The Conversation
Niger: a reminder of why the US military's presence Africa needs constant scrutiny: The presence of US troops in Africa must be questioned by governments and citizens. Emmanuel Braun/ReutersOn October 4 an American Special Forces team was ambushed by a contingent of Islamic State affiliated fighters in Niger. Four American soldiers were killed and two wounded. The team of 12 … [Read more...] about Niger: a reminder of why the US military’s presence Africa needs constant scrutiny | The Conversation
REMINDER: Call for vocalists
Applications are invited from prospective participants in a masterclass, to be held in Pretoria in February 2015, conducted by Professor Josef Protschka from the Musikhochschule in Cologne, Germany. In 2012, the Johannesburg International Mozart Festival (JIMF) initiated a vocal masterclass/scholarship programme to support young South African vocal talents. Professor Josef … [Read more...] about REMINDER: Call for vocalists
