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Justice denied: why families of apartheid victims are still searching for answers

Struggle for justice symbolises limitations of Truth and Reconciliation Commission, whose hearings began 30 years ago

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15

Electric minibus taxis: the challenges and gains facing Cape Town’s transition

The minibus taxi is ubiquitous in southern Africa. These vehicles are the backbone of the urban economy, providing affordable mobility for millions. In Cape Town, South Africa’s second most populous city, they are central to the transport landscape.

The Conversation · Apr 13

Nelson Mandela was a towering global symbol – but how effective was he as a president?

Nelson Mandela remains one of the most revered political leaders of modern times. He is widely credited with guiding South Africa through a peaceful transition from apartheid to democracy. He embodied racial reconciliation, and lent moral authority to a fragile new state. Yet admiration for Mandela the symbol has often…

The Conversation · Apr 13

Sinitta brands Gemma Collins ‘joke’ as I’m a Celeb campmates clash

Sinitta described Gemma Collins' casting in a theatre role as a "joke" as the pair clashed during Thursday's (9 April) episode of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa.

The Independent UK · Apr 9

Meet JJ van der Mescht, the 6ft 7in, 23st Saint: ‘A fly-half trapped in a second-row’s body’

As Northampton prepare for Friday’s Champions Cup clash at Bath, their South African lock reflects on how bigger forwards ‘can do things other people can’t’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9

Who is David Haye? The former boxer starring in I’m A Celebrity... South Africa

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The Independent UK · Apr 8

Aussie selector defends Molineux captaincy call

National selector Shawn Flegler has backed the decision to bestow the Australia team captaincy upon injury-plagued bowling allrounder Sophie Molineux.

AAP · Apr 8

Two stars selected for dreaded Bushtucker Trial on I’m a Celebrity...South Africa

Gemma Collins and Craig Charles will be the duo tackling the ‘gut instincts’ trial,

The Independent UK · Apr 7

South African court orders Eskom to disclose R70 billion coal and diesel contracts – why the ruling matters

South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal recently ruled that the country’s state-owned electricity utility Eskom must disclose its contracts with coal and diesel suppliers. This is a major victory for transparency in a sector that has long been marked by secrecy, financial instability and weak public trust.

The Conversation · Apr 7

US refugee policy for white South Africans is part of a century-long effort to keep some English-speaking nations white

Whiteness appears to be an official immigration credential in the eyes of the United States government.

The Conversation · Apr 7