Trump in court showdown with Cohen as Meadows ‘admits 2020 loss’: Live Showdown in New York comes after former Trump attorney Jenna Ellis pleaded guilty in the Georgia election subversion case The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
Leadership in a crisis: how President Ramaphosa’s COVID speeches drew on Mandela's ideas of South African unity In times of crisis, leaders wield more than just political power. They harness the art of rhetoric in a bid to unite their nations towards a common goal. South Africa, with a tumultuous history marked by apartheid, has seen leaders employ persuasive communication to navigate challenges. The Conversation · Oct 23, 2023
The Sydney Opera House: 50 years as ‘the people’s house’ As the iconic building turns 50, a look at how it became known as ‘The People’s House’, and what that title means today. Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2023
How is the Indian Ocean Rim Association a key bloc for India? | Explained Has the Indian Ocean Rim Association managed to keep out big power rivalries? What are its focus areas? The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023
Israel-Gaza war: Why is Africa divided on supporting Palestine? Israel has made deep inroads into a continent traditionally sympathetic to Palestine. But its gains have limits too. Al Jazeera · Oct 14, 2023
Naomi Campbell: British supermodel’s career to be honoured in new V&A exhibition ‘NAOMI’ marks first time the South Kensington museum has held an exhibition focusing on the career of a fashion model The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
V&A announces ‘first of its kind’ exhibition exploring career of model Naomi Campbell The exhibition, coming in June 2024, will be the museum’s first retrospective dedicated to a model Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023
The Nobel Peace Prize offers no guarantee its winners actually create peace, or make it last The Norwegian Nobel Committee is set to announce the recipient of the annual Nobel Peace Prize on Oct. 6, 2023, drawing from a pool of 351 nominees. The Conversation · Oct 4, 2023
Aziz Pahad: the unassuming South African diplomat who skilfully mediated crises in Africa, and beyond Aziz Goolam Pahad, who has died at the age of 82, was a South African anti-apartheid activist, politician and deputy minister of foreign affairs in the post-1994 government. The Conversation · Sep 29, 2023
Mandela's granddaughter Zoleka dies at 43. Her life was full of tragedy but she embraced his legacy Nelson Mandela's granddaughter Zoleka has died at age 43 The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023
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
The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 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
Caixin Global · Sep 15, 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
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023 Mangosuthu Buthelezi obituary Powerful figure in apartheid-era South Africa whose Inkatha Freedom party clashed with the ANC
The Conversation · Sep 9, 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 Independent UK · 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
Evening Standard · Sep 7, 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
Fortune · Aug 31, 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.
The Conversation · 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 Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 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
Caixin Global · Aug 25, 2023 Weekly Must-Read: China’s ‘Hidden Debt’ of Local Governments Threatens National Economy Property slump is undermining borrowers’ ability to repay