South African Politics

Blogs
June 1, 2012
Armenian Assassin's Parole Pushed as Issue in D.A. Race
The case of Hampig Sassounian has been a cause celebre within the local Armenian community for nearly 30 years. In 1982, Sassounian and an accomplice assassinated the Turkish consul general, in an act of revenge for the Armenian genocide.Sassounian was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in pr ... More >>
Blogs
August 10, 2011
'Stop SB 48' Doesn't Want California Students to Know about South African Simon Nkoli?
South African activist Simon NkoliIn the history of the world, gays and lesbians have always contributed to advances in many different societies. One such person is Simon Nkoli, the anti-apartheid, gay rights, and AIDS activist in South Africa. "Nkoli's brilliance, as an anti-aparthei ... More >>
Blogs
October 19, 2009
Villaraigosa's Vacations Cost Taxpayers $20,000
They're not pictured, but LAPD officers were on hand to keep Mayor Villariagosa safe during his visit to South Africa. Fortunately, the city can afford this kind of thing.Since being sworn in for a second term on July 1, Mayor Villaraigosa has made two international trips. And because the mayor i ... More >>
Film+TV
January 10, 2008
Revolutionary Road
All Power to the People: The History and Legacy of the Black Panther Party
News
October 12, 2006
Apartheid's Song
Phillip Noyce on the South Africa of Catch a Fire