Regions / Africa / South Africa
Articles about South Africa, ordered by date. 
Introducing... Cyril Ramaphosa
Whatever his shortcomings, Ramaphosa is probably the last chance for the older generation of ANC leadership to make good on long-promised equality and justice, Richard Swift writes.
Over the rainbow
A new generation of black activists in South Africa don’t have the ‘patience’ of their parents. Chris Webb looks at how the education system has become a flashpoint of struggle.
Get up, stand up!
Meet the Rastafarian lawyer fighting for cannabis freedom in South Africa. Interview by Alice McCool.
Bitter grapes sweeten in South Africa
Peter Kenworthy on a striking success for wine workers.
The fight goes on…
Workers’ struggles and successes from around the globe, from this month's New Internationalist magazine.
Carry-on up the Limpopo
Cristiana Moisescu reports on 'cinema in a backpack'.
Introducing Julius Malema
The rise of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters party, and its leader, speaks volumes, says Richard Swift.
Making Waves: Desmond D'Sa
The South African environmental justice crusader has taken on the industrial giants despoiling his community. He tells Veronique Mistiaen of the strength of a people united behind a cause.
The people's campaign: Rise up for the Dead Cow
Reports on the fightback from Argentina.
Mandela, my hero!
The current 'beatification' of Mandela is an attempt to neutralize his political legacy, says Steve Parry.
Has the ANC ushered in neo-apartheid?
As the African National Congress turns 100, Brett Scott criticises its failure to share South Africa's prosperity with the poor.
The Kyoto protocol is in grave danger
African negotiators told not to ‘waste time’ calling for developed nations to cut CO2, reports Nnimmo Bassey.
The shadow world: corruption in the arms trade
Andrew Feinstein examines the corrupt networks of arms deals.
Motlhalefi Mahlabe
Motlhalefi Mahlabe photographs slums in a South African township.
Remembrance of things past
Urvashi Butalia learns some lessons from South Africa.
Thabo Mbeki
President of South Africa (though not for much longer).
