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Pushing racial buttons, a young firebrand stirs up South Africa

The ruling African National Congress party has suspended its youth league leader Julius Malema for hate speech, but his career is far from over. 
Cents sense

For a young girl with a head for business, dollars and cents make sense.
Why dictators now face civilian revolt, from Syria to Swaziland

Protests in a growing number of countries show that citizens have more tools at their disposal to throw their dictators off balance, if not out of power.
Five myths about Africa

Matt Damon, listen up: After five years of covering Africa, our departing correspondent tells how his perceptions have changed about a complex continent, including why some Africans resent celebrity visits.
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A president, a shower head, and freedom of expression in South Africa

Five years ago, a cartoonist started drawing Jacob Zuma crowned with a shower head to lampoon Zuma's testimony in a rape trial. Today, some South Africans think the joke is harmful.
'Strike season' comes to South Africa

In what has become an annual event, South African unions are set to strike for better wages. While the unions claim wage hikes will reduce inequality, critics say they cause youth unemployment.
The Fear: Robert Mugabe and the Martyrdom of Zimbabwe

Peter Godwin returns to Zimbabwe, his homeland, to bear witness to the crimes of the Mugabe regime.
State of the Nation: Zuma's jobs focus brings sighs of relief in South Africa

South Africa President Jacob Zuma promised a $1.2 billion fund to create jobs, but critics and supporters alike question whether his government has the capacity or will to deliver.
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What to do with World Cup's vuvuzelas? Design an alternate use and win $1,500.

An ad agency in Cape Town, South Africa, has launched a contest for what to do with the controversial plastic horns. Suggestions include refashioning the vuvuzelas into candlestick holders, light stands, even ‘vuvu-brellas’ to keep you dry.
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South Africa strike sends students beyond the classroom to learn

South Africa's strike by teachers has prompted students to fall behind in preparations for exams. They're turning to mobile phone programs to catch up.
Strikes in South Africa could have long-term economic consequences

In South Africa, 1.3 million striking public service workers refuse government offers, further disrupting schools and hospitals and posing long term economic problems.
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South Africa strike: 1.3 million government workers push for wage hike

More than 1.3 million government nurses, teachers, and office workers went on strike in South Africa on Wednesday, pushing for higher wages.
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South Africa strike: Nearly 1 million government workers set to take action

More than 900,000 South African government workers will go on strike starting on Aug. 10 to demand an 8.6 percent wage increase.
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Getting stuck with fake money in South Africa

To combat fake money, South Africa made all bills older than 2005 illegal. Problem is, South African money does not show the year of issue.
After South Africa's World Cup, xenophobic threats on the rise

South Africa hosted a successful World Cup, but now many citizens are stepping up threats against migrant workers from other African countries. Will there be a repeat of deadly riots of 2008? One employer is building an 'asylum.'
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South Africa jazz great Hugh Masekela prays for peace

Many of South Africa's poorest are spreading rumors that all foreign migrant workers will be chased from their homes or killed after the World Cup. But at a concert this week, South Africa jazz great Hugh Masekela reminded South Africans of the essential humanity of their concept of ubuntu.
As World Cup heats up, South Africa vendors' sales fall

The early exit of host-nation South Africa and France, Italy, England, and the United States has taken its toll on the vendors that had been doing well on the periphery of the World Cup.
South Africa World Cup: Why stadium security guards are on strike

A South Africa World Cup strike over what security officers and stewards say are unpaid wages led local police to fire most workers and take over stadium security.
South Africa AIDS orphans overwhelm social work services

Lora Doman has 450 cases to keep track of: A daunting challenge typical amng those in social work services providing care and protection of South Africa AIDS orphans.
South Africa lions: Global financial crisis may starve lions

In South Africa, lions at SanWild Wildlife Rehabilitation Center may be have to be put to sleep if their food runs out. A drop in donations since the global financial crisis has gutted funds for the lions' food.
Gold tops $1,000. But South African miners not benefitting.

South African miners strike for more pay, but the weak dollar is undermining profits, say company officials.
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As Obama healthcare debate rages, a glimpse into S. Africa's care gap

After rushing an ill friend to a public hospital in Johannesburg, the sight of skeletal men staring in vain to get the attention of overworked nurses raised a number of questions for me.
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Zuma promises 500,000 new jobs. Can he deliver?

In state of nation speech, critics say South Africa's president failed to make tough choices needed in a recession.
Meet South Africa's top shark spotter

Patrick Davids left behind a life plagued by alcoholism and drug addiction to keep swimmers and surfers safe along one of the world's most perilous coastlines.