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On AlterNet: south africa

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "south africa"

Pro-Woman South African Judge Navanethem Pillay Named New UN Human Rights Commissioner

Pro-Woman South African Judge Navanethem Pillay Named New UN Human Rights Commissioner

Barbara Crossette, The Nation. July 29, 2008.
Despite the Bush Administration's efforts to stop it, a -- gasp! -- feminist has been named the UN's new high commissioner for human rights.

Nelson Mandela's Activist Legacy

Nelson Mandela's Activist Legacy

Brave New Films, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. July 21, 2008.
Charlie Rose celebrates Mandela's 90th birthday.

The Roots of 'Necklacing': Why White Farmers in Zimbabwe Are Responsible for the Killings in South Africa

The Roots of 'Necklacing': Why White Farmers in Zimbabwe Are Responsible for the Killings in South Africa

Gary Brecher, AlterNet. June 5, 2008.
South Africans wouldn't be killing Zimbabwean refugees if it weren't for the stranglehold Zimbabwe's whites have on its farmland.

What Does The State Department Have Against Nelson Mandela?

What Does The State Department Have Against Nelson Mandela?

Amanda Terkel, AlterNet: PEEK. April 14, 2008.
Most of the country sees him as a hero, so why does our government still restrict his travel?

Your Civil Rights Are a Trade Barrier

Your Civil Rights Are a Trade Barrier

Todd Tucker, Eyes on Trade AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. December 13, 2007.
A group of mining companies are suing South Africa over rules requiring they hire Blacks.