Arts Mar 10 Athol Fugard, Tony Award-winning South African playwright whose searing works challenged apartheid, dies aged 92 By Mark Kennedy, Gerald Imray, Associated Press
World Mar 08 Watch 4:56 The historical reality of land ownership in South Africa amid Trump’s criticisms There’s an escalating dispute between President Trump and South Africa over a new land policy that he says discriminates against the country’s white minority. On Truth Social Friday, Trump criticized what he called the “terrible” treatment of farmers and offered… By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery, Gerard Edic
Education Jun 04 Columbia Law Review’s website is shut down after publishing an article critical of Israel Editors at the Columbia Law Review said the move marked an unprecedented breach of editorial independence by the board made up of alumni and faculty. By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press
World May 29 South Africans vote in what could be their most important election since apartheid ended South Africans are voting in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years. It's a vote that could put their young democracy into unknown territory. By Gerald Imray, Mogomotsi Magome, Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press
World Apr 27 South Africa’s historic election anniversary is coming up. Here’s why it’s so poignant this year South Africa's “Freedom Day” marks the country’s first democratic election that officially ended apartheid in 1994. The 30th anniversary falls on an important election. By Gerald Imray, Associated Press
Feb 19 Palestinian diplomat accuses Israel of apartheid, urges top UN court to declare occupation illegal By Mike Corder, Associated Press The allegation came at the start on Monday of historic hearings into the legality of Israel’s 57-year occupation of lands sought for a Palestinian state. Continue reading
Jan 19 African leaders criticize Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and call for an immediate cease-fire By Risdel Kasasira, Associated Press The African Union Commission Chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat described the war in Gaza as immoral and unacceptable. “We demand an immediate end to this unjust war against Palestinians and implementation of the two-state solution,” he said. Continue reading
Oct 19 Watch 5:56 Ex-State Department official explains resigning over U.S. response to Israel-Hamas war By Nick Schifrin The war between Israel and Hamas has caused an eruption of anger and grief in many corners of the world. It has also launched governments into action with the U.S. and the Biden White House among them. Josh Paul resigned… Continue watching
Sep 09 Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Zulu minister and controversial South African leader, dies at 95 By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi founded the Inkatha Freedom Party, the third largest political party in South Africa when the country transitioned from the racist apartheid system to a democratic one in 1994. Continue reading
Feb 01 Amnesty International releases report accusing Israel of apartheid By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press Amnesty International says Israel has maintained "a system of oppression and domination" over the Palestinians going all the way back to its establishment in 1948, one that meets the international definition of apartheid. Continue reading