Tag: south africa
A Future Without HIV: Investigating South Africa (HIV Pandemic Documentary) | Real Stories
This documentary brings us to South Africa to investigate the epicenter of the HIV pandemic to expand the potential of our social networking technologies and explore solutions for an HIV-free future. HIV is the second…
Reflecting on the Legacy of Congressman Ron Dellums: A True People’s Warrior
Ron Dellums was first elected to Congress in 1971, when he stood with the Panthers. Then the Marine veteran launched a Vietnam war crimes investigation and was singularly responsible for legal sanctions against South Africa….
How Kleptocracy Impoverishes Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, and South Africa
Léonce Ndikumana discusses his newest research on capital flight from Angola, Côte d’Ivoire and South Africa between 1975 and 2015. 290 Billion dollars were funneled out of these countries over this period through misinvoicing and…
State Capture Crisis Grips South African Elections
Widespread corruption, unemployment, inequity and disillusionment hovers over South African elections. We must have higher expectations from a national liberation movement says Professor Rasigan Maharajh Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate….
South Africa is Bracing for an Electoral Storm Over the Climate Crisis (1/2)
Prof. Vishwas Satgar provides a climate justice critique of South African political parties: What are the commitments of the ANC, DA, and EFF to a deep, just, life-sustaining transition? Subscribe to our page and support…
South Africa is Bracing for an Electoral Storm Over the Climate Crisis (2/2)
Prof. Vishwas Satgar provides a climate justice critique of South African political parties: What are the commitments of the ANC, DA, and EFF to a deep, just, life-sustaining transition? Subscribe to our page and support…
G20: Trump’s ‘America First’ Policies Reflect the Limits of Globalization
Despite Trump’s affinities with authoritarian leaders such as India’s Modi and Russia’s Putin, he continues to destabilize the existing neoliberal consensus and now BRICS countries are taking up the neoliberal mantle, says Patrick Bond Subscribe…
Mandela Would have Turned 101 – What Has Become of his Legacy?
South African scholar and activist Rasigan Maharajh describes South Africa as a microcosm of capitalism’s world crisis in a conversation that takes us from corruption to hope. We also discuss anti-apartheid activist and singer Johnny…
Nigerians Return Home After Fleeing Violence in South Africa
Taking advantage of free flights, the first Nigerians evacuated from South Africa have arrived home. But while they feel relief at having escaped South Africa’s xenophobic violence with their lives, many are uncertain about their…
International Banks and Law Firms Are at the Heart of South Africa’s Corruption
In South Africa, corruption is called state capture. A new report by Shadow World Investigations reveals how world bankers, lawyers, and accountants manipulate politicians. We speak with Andrew Feinstein, the report’s author. Subscribe to our…
Slave labor and sexism at Shoprite Namibia
Content warning: This story contains references to suicide. Shoprite Holdings, the largest supermarket retail chain in Africa, is under fire from workers organizing against grueling work conditions. The current surge in organizing follows the suicide…
