south africa
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Why South Africa loves Cuba
Many factors led to the demise of apartheid. The white South African government was defeated not just by the power…
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Nelson Mandela: Armed struggle and communism in the fight for freedom
The wave of pro-Mandela coverage has the effect of masking the ugly truth that these same entities branded Mandela as…
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Heroic leader Nelson Mandela dies at 95
In this moment of deep sorrow we take solace in the heroic accomplishments of the South African freedom struggle, and…
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It was the CIA that helped jail Nelson Mandela
Today is Nelson Mandela's 95th birthday, but forget the crocodile tears from the U.S. government about his poor health. Imperialist…
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Tribute to Chris Hani on the 20th anniversary of his assassination
April 10, 2013, marks the 20th anniversary of the tragic assassination of Chris Hani, a legendary freedom fighter and one…
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Transitioning from apartheid rule
Part 3 of a series on South Africa. What led the liberation forces to embrace negotiations? Can the negotiations process…
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Poverty and exploitation in South Africa today
Over two decades since the end of apartheid, conditions for workers and residents of rural areas have barely improved, while…
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What does the Lonmin Massacre tell us?
Many were shocked by the brutal massacre of 34 striking miners, carried out by a government led by led by…
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South African students condemn Israeli apartheid
Students at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg held a press conference condemning an upcoming Israeli propaganda tour.
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Thousands of mineworkers strike in South Africa
Thousands of South African mineworkers are currently on strike, fighting for a 14 percent pay increase, though bosses are only…
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