Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter dies of cancer aged 43 Ms Mandela was the daughter of Nelson Mandela’s daughter Zindzi Mandela The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023
Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter Zoleka dies aged 43 after long fight with cancer She died on Monday evening ‘surrounded by friends and family’ Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2023
From ISIS fighter to Japan cult: India advisory points to an old tightrope between headlines, ethics The Indian government’s advisory asking news channels to “refrain” from giving a platform to individuals facing “charges of serious crimes, including terrorism” and those belonging to banned organisations, has reopened an old debate. Newslaundry · Sep 22, 2023
Thatcher didn’t care that Buthelezi inflicted mass bloodshed on South Africa, but we mustn’t forget Ahead of the warlord’s funeral today, there have been nauseating attempts to kindly reassess him. Don’t fall for it, says the Guardian’s former South Africa correspondent Chris McGreal The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2023
Reporters’ Notebook: A China-Backed All-Electric Race Series Could Steer the Global South’s Clean Energy Transition The launch of the Elite World Cup is part of a broader plan by its founders to ignite the EV sector in South Africa and other developing nations Caixin Global · Sep 15, 2023
Mangosuthu Buthelezi obituary Powerful figure in apartheid-era South Africa whose Inkatha Freedom party clashed with the ANC The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023
Mangosuthu Buthelezi: the Zulu nationalist who left his mark on South Africa's history Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi played a prominent role in South African politics for almost half a century. He was one of the last of a generation of black South African leaders who influenced the transition from the white minority apartheid regime to a society under a democratically elected government. The Conversation · Sep 9, 2023
Controversial South African political figure and Zulu minister Mangosuthu Buthelezi dies at 95 South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the death of controversial South African politician and traditional minister of the Zulu ethnic group Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi at the age of 95 The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023
OPINION - Adam Driver shouldn’t play Enzo Ferrari? I am tired of reductive identity politics Morgan Freeman was not condemned for playing Nelson Mandela in Invictus. Forest Whitaker’s portrayal of Idi Amin in the The Last King of Scotland did not inspire backlash on the grounds of cultural appropriation; instead Whitaker won an Oscar for Best Actor. Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge — the most unusual safari hotel in the world? After 40 years in the business, Sabi Sabi is still a world class safari stay, says Suzannah Ramsdale Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has an ambitious plan to rid his country of corruption and turn its economy around—starting with Elon Musk The prime minister reveals how he wants to get more women working, balancing the U.S. and China, and his "long conversation" with Nelson Mandela. Fortune · Aug 31, 2023
Winnie and Mandela biography: a masterful tale of South Africa's troubled, iconic power couple A new book on South African liberation struggle icons Nelson and Winnie Mandela is a masterful biography of the pair. It’s a work of scholarship involving an immense body of primary and secondary research, written with flair and panache but in an easy and compelling style, making it accessible to… The Conversation · Aug 31, 2023
TV tonight: Jane McDonald, sumo wrestlers and a karaoke bar in Japan The cruise singer stays on dry land for a fun travel series. Plus, Damian Lewis returns for the final season of Billions. Here’s what to watch this evening The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023
Weekly Must-Read: China’s ‘Hidden Debt’ of Local Governments Threatens National Economy Property slump is undermining borrowers’ ability to repay Caixin Global · Aug 25, 2023
Caixin Global · Aug 21, 2023 Shanghai Composite Index Fell 1.24% on Monday Shenzhen Component Index closed down 1.32%
The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2023 From She Said to M3Gan: the seven best films to watch on TV this week An essential dramatisation of the investigation that led to the downfall of Harvey Weinstein, and a child’s doll gets a taste for murder in a fun shlocker
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023 In a bid to unseat the long-ruling ANC, 7 South African parties reach a coalition agreement Seven opposition parties in South Africa have reached an agreement to form a coalition in a bid to unseat the ruling African National Congress if it fails to win a majority in next year's general election
Salon · Aug 11, 2023 Cops "have your life in their hands" Hulu doc "Sound of the Police" directors show stark history of violent policing in Black spaces: "It's constant"
GoodToKnow · Aug 7, 2023 Prince Harry set to take Archie on a father-son trip to this special place that helped him with the loss of his mum The Duke of Sussex is expected to make a new Netflix documentary and he plans to take his son with him to revisit his own special childhood place.
Cinemablend · Jul 28, 2023 20 Epic Underdog Victories In Sports Movies Here are the greatest stories told of inspiring underdog victories in some of the most fun sports movies.
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023 George Alagiah lifted the room by coming in – John Simpson The BBC’s world affairs editor reflected on hiring the broadcaster, who died on Monday.
The Conversation · Jul 18, 2023 Nelson Mandela's legacy is taking a battering because of the dismal state of South Africa The multiple concerns about the dismal state of South Africa – including a stagnant and failing economy, a seemingly incapable state, and massive corruption – have led to the questioning of the political and economic settlement made in 1994 to end apartheid. The settlement is strongly associated with Nelson Mandela,…
The Times of India · Jul 14, 2023 PMModi attends Bastille Day Parade PM Modi attends Bastille Day Parade as guest of honour
Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2023 How to spend the perfect weekend in Johannesburg Art, culture, and deep-rooted history, Radhika Aligh explores the sprawling South African city of culture
Daily Record · Jul 9, 2023 Prized snooker table where Sir Alex Ferguson racked up football deals goes up for sale Sir Alex Ferguson famously pipped Blackburn Rovers to the signing of Roy Keane over a game of snooker in his home.