A hulking statue of a late 19th century white leader, with a cane and top hat, has been a flashpoint for cultural conflict in South Africa for years.
Nelson Mandela articles on Democracy Chronicles
Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid and democratic revolutionary who was imprisoned, released, and elected as President of South Africa, serving from 1994 to 1999. Also check out our section on Political Dissidents and our articles on South Africa or Mandela ally Desmond Tutu.
Beyonce Leads All-Star Line-Up at Mandela Tribute Concert
Thousands turned out on Sunday for a concert in Johannesburg to honor the life of Nelson Mandela, with Beyonce leading an all-star line-up.
Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan Dies
Kofi Annan,one of the world’s most celebrated diplomats,a symbol of the United Nations who was the first black African SG of the world body, has died.
Aretha Franklin Leaves A Powerful Civil Rights Legacy
Aretha Franklin was born and rose to fame during the segregation era. She inspired millions of black Americans and supported the fight for racial equality.
VIDEO: Was Leadership Key to South Africa’s Velvet Revolution?
A researcher sees deeper trends behind the end of apartheid and the transition to democracy in South Africa.
South Africans Mourn Passing of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
Mandela served as a spearhead of South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement during husband’s long imprisonment
Honoring Leader of the 1956 Women’s March in South Africa
South African democracy owes a great debt to the only surviving leader of the 1956 Women’s March
Bill Gates Prescription For Political Civility
Societies overcoming intolerance and prejudice is part of the Bill Gates prescription for the world
Controversy Over Nelson Mandela Campaign Ads in South Africa
The battle over using Nelson Mandela campaign ads with his likeness is heating up
South African Police Brutality Crisis Depicted in Film
South African police are notoriously violent and the problem seems to be getting much worse