Tag: South Africa
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No Bad Blood: Madonsela Breaks Silence on Richard Foxton’s Will and Estate Dispute
Background In a carefully worded media briefing, Thuli Madonsela, the former Public Protector of South Africa and a current professor at Stellenbosch University, addressed ongoing discussions surrounding the estate of her late partner, Richard Foxton. The event marked a turning point in how the public interprets the relationships involved in the dispute and stressed that…
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South Africa’s Diamond Dream and the Nama people’s Quest for Restitution
Introduction: Diamonds and Dispossession on the West Coast Along South Africa’s remote west coast, the glitter of diamonds once masked a deeper narrative: the dispossession of the Nama people from mineral-rich lands that sustained their communities for generations. The region, famed for its harsh beauty, also carries the weight of colonial extraction, political upheaval, and…
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Nama Diamonds: Restoring South Africa’s Lost Lands and Rights
Introduction: A land of diamonds, a history of displacement Along South Africa’s west coast, the glint of diamonds has long been entwined with a painful history. For the Nama people, whose lives and culture center around the arid, wind-swept deserts and mineral-rich terrain, the country’s diamond boom brought wealth to outsiders while many communities faced…
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South Africa’s Diamond Dilemma: Nama People Fight to reclaim Their Land
Introduction: A History Writ in Diamonds The diamonds of South Africa’s west coast have long glittered with promise and power. But for the Nama people, those gleams carry a heavy history: land that was theirs under ancestral stewardship was taken, often through colonial and apartheid-era mechanisms. Today, a new generation asks for restitution, using legal…
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Distance No Barrier: How South Africa Fits Singapore’s Food Security Blueprint
Distance No Barrier: A Strategic Pairing In an era where geographic distance once signalled supply chain risk, Singapore and South Africa are reframing the conversation around food security. The relationship is a practical case study in how a tropical-turned-subtropical export hub can play a pivotal role in Singapore’s ambitious food security blueprint. From a farm…
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Distance No Barrier: How South Africa Fits Singapore’s Food Security Blueprint
Introduction: A Global Trade Link Fulfilling Local Needs Distance has long been a hurdle in global food supply chains, yet strategic partnerships across continents can turn geographic barriers into economic bridges. In the wake of growing food security concerns, South Africa is positioning itself as a reliable supplier for Singapore, a city-state with limited arable…
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Outrage and Grief as South Africans Are Tricked into Fighting for Russia
Introduction: A family left in limbo In a distressing turn of events, mothers and fathers in South Africa say their children were lured into military schemes that would send them to fight for Russia amid its ongoing war with Ukraine. The stories share a common thread: promises of opportunity or pay, veiled warnings, and the…
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Outright Evil: Anguish and Anger Over South Africans Trickled Into Russia’s War
Introduction: A nightmare unfolding across continents Across South Africa, families are coming to grips with a troubling, global pattern: young men lured or misled into joining combat fronts far from home. In the case at hand, mothers and brothers describe a chilling arc from casual talk about opportunities abroad to life-altering danger on the Russian…
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Outright Evil: Anguish and Anger Over South Africans Tricked into Fighting for Russia
Overview: A Family’s Fear and a Nation’s Question The pain in Mary’s voice is palpable. Since her son told her on 27 August that he feared being sent to the frontlines of Russia’s war with Ukraine, she has lived with a dread that any message could be the last one she receives. Her story is…
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Streaming Devalued Music: Nasty C Speaks Out
South African Rap Star Voices Concerns Over Streaming South African rapper Nasty C has once again voiced concerns that streaming platforms are devaluing music, arguing that the transition from physical sales to digital streams has altered the economics of the industry. The remarks came during a recent conversation on Okay FM, where the artist tackled…