Dec 05 Watch Remembering South African leader Nelson Mandela’s long walk to freedom Nelson Mandela will be remembered by the world for his peaceful pursuit of equal rights for all South Africans and as the post-apartheid nation's first president. Former NewsHour senior correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault looks back at the activist and peacemaker's 27… Continue watching
Jul 18 How Nelson Mandela Survived His Years in Isolated South African Jail By Larisa Epatko Former South African president and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela turns 95 on Thursday. He spent many of his years in jail while still fighting for a democratic and free society. Continue reading
Jun 28 Watch As Obama Arrives, Reflecting on Change in South Africa and Iconic Leader Mandela As Obama Arrives, Reflecting on Change in South Africa and Iconic Leader Mandela… Continue watching
Jun 10 Watch Remembering Nelson Mandela: A Look Back Remembering Nelson Mandela: A Look Back… Continue watching
Jan 13 Watch ‘Have You Heard From Johannesburg?’ Series Examines History of ANC Party As South Africa's ruling political party, the African National Congress, marked its 100th anniversary this week, PBS stations around the country have begun airing a new series called "Have You Heard From Johannesburg?" about the ANC and international efforts to… Continue watching
Jul 09 Watch As World Cup Ends, Jobs Remain Elusive in South Africa Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on one social entrepreneur's effort to help some unemployed find work in South Africa amid a massive jobless problem. Continue watching
Jun 11 Watch World Cup Kick-off: Writers Spotlight Matches, Teams to Watch As soccer's biggest tournament gets underway in South Africa, Ray Suarez gets the rundown of day one at the World Cup -- and a look at the coming month of matches -- from sports writers Christine Brennan and David Hirshey. Continue watching
Jun 10 Watch South Africa Looks For Economic Boost From Hosting World Cup As Johannesburg prepares for the first match of the World Cup, Ray Suarez talks to Fred de Sam Lazaro about how hosting the world's biggest sporting event is playing out in South Africa. Continue watching
Jun 10 Watch Soccer’s World Cup Fever Highlights South Africa’s Pride, Problems Ahead of Friday's World Cup kick-off in South Africa, Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from Johannesburg about what hosting the matches for the first time mean for national unity in the post-apartheid country. Continue watching
Apr 09 Watch News Wrap: Obama Requests Report on W.Va. Mine Explosion In other news Friday, rescuers again struggled in their search to find four missing miners who were trapped by an explosion in a West Virginia coal mine on Monday. Also, thousands mourned those killed in this week's political violence in… Continue watching