South Africa
In a controversial shift, the Trump administration will begin resettling more than two dozen white South Africans—Afrikaners—next week, citing “race-based persecution.” Despite a freeze on most refugee programs, these individuals are being prioritized under an executive order. The move has been criticized by South African officials who claim the persecution claims are politically motivated and […]
American pastor Josh Sullivan, 45, was abducted at gunpoint during a sermon at Fellowship Baptist Church in Motherwell Township, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Four masked men stormed the church Thursday night, robbed congregants of cellphones, and kidnapped Sullivan using his own vehicle, which was later found abandoned nearby. Sullivan, originally from Tennessee, moved to South […]
Every April 27th, South Africans commemorate Freedom Day, marking the historic 1994 election that ended apartheid and introduced democracy to the nation. This day celebrates the moment when Nelson Mandela, freshly released from 27 years in prison, was elected as South Africa’s first Black president. The election was a pivotal turning point, facilitated by F.W. […]
South African Amapiano sensation Lady Du has made a remarkable comeback in the music industry after facing personal and professional setbacks. In 2021, amidst her rising fame with the hit “Superstar,” she endured significant losses, including her apartment and the end of a significant relationship. This period led her to a moment of despair, but […]
Yesterday, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, anti-apartheid leader and voice of justice, died at age 90. Tutu was a Nobel Peace Prize-winning Anglican priest whose humor, inspiring messages, and continuous work for civil and human rights made him a respected leader during the struggle to end apartheid, the South African official policy of racial segregation. Tutu’s death […]
News that’s happening around the world today. In South Africa, there are protests because of a racist advertisement for hair shampoo. The advertisement depicts white women’s hair as good hair and black women’s hair as bad hair. See the images below. The pharmacy the shampoo was advertised at is Clicks, the second biggest retailer in […]
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