Mar 31 Watch 6:27 Cape Town drought is a global harbinger, says NASA scientist Factors like population growth, income inequality and climate change have exacerbated water related issues around the world. Abuse and depletion of the natural resource has led to instability and violence in places like Iran, Syria and Bangladesh as well as… Continue watching
Feb 26 2 lions from Mideast war zones head to South African refuge By Christopher Torchia, Associated Press JOHANNESBURG — Two lions rescued from neglected zoos in war zones in Iraq and Syria were transported to South Africa on Monday to live at a sanctuary with other animals that survived harsh conditions in captivity elsewhere in the world. Continue reading
Feb 15 Cyril Ramaphosa elected as South Africa's new president By Christopher Torchia, Associated Press Cyril Ramaphosa was elected as South Africa's new president after the resignation of Jacob Zuma, whose scandals brought the storied African National Congress to its weakest point since taking power at the end of apartheid. Continue reading
Feb 14 Watch 4:31 News Wrap: After praising Rob Porter, Trump says he's 'totally opposed' to domestic violence By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump publicly condemned domestic abuse for the first time since aide Rob Porter resigned. House Oversight chair Rep. Trey Gowdy said he’s opening an investigation into how the White House handled Porter’s case. Also,… Continue watching
Feb 14 South Africa's president says 'I will be out' By Christopher Torchia, Associated Press South African President Jacob Zuma said "I will be out" if parliament votes against him in a motion of no confidence set for Thursday. Continue reading
Jan 23 Watch 3:26 Remembering Hugh Masekela, master musician who fought for South African freedom By Jeffrey Brown Over the course of his six-decade career, Hugh Masekela’s jazz and anti-apartheid activism made him a beloved international figure. In exile, he used his music as a form of activism to call for Nelson Mandela’s release from prison and freedom… Continue watching
Dec 12 Watch 7:08 South Africa at a crossroads, new chronicle of Mandela's presidency looks back for guidance By Jeffrey Brown While Nelson Mandela remains a larger-than-life symbol of historic change, there's a national debate going on in South Africa over the nation's progress since its turn to democracy. Mandla Langa, a writer and former activist, hopes that Mandela's words and… Continue watching
Dec 04 What humans can learn about immigration from Africa's tiniest carnivores By Rashmi Shivni A new study shows it takes a little time before outsider dwarf mongooses will be trusted with a crucial job in a new group. But in these communities, immigrants are always welcome. Continue reading
Nov 27 Watch 7:17 New contemporary art museum shows off complex identities of Africa By Jeffrey Brown Africa’s first contemporary art museum just opened its doors in Cape Town, South Africa, featuring art from across the continent and the African diaspora. The grand new space has a grand ambition: to tell the stories of a diverse continent… Continue watching
Nov 10 Watch 8:50 South Africa grapples with contentious reminders of apartheid Protests in South Africa over a statue of a 19th century diamond magnate and colonial conqueror set off a national debate two years ago about the remnants of apartheid. As part of his ongoing series, Culture at Risk, Jeffrey Brown… Continue watching