For 46 years, South Africans lived under Apartheid, a strict policy of segregation that barred the country’s Black majority from skilled, high-paying jobs, quality education, voting, and much more. So, how did these laws come to be? And...

Protests in South Africa over a statue of a 19th century diamond magnate

and colonial conqueror set off a national debate two years ago about
the
remnants of apartheid. As part of his ongoing series, Culture
at Risk,...

A sprawling township outside of South Africa's biggest city of Johannesburg has become synonymous with a continued struggle nearly two decades after the end of apartheid. But while many cultural divides still remain, some black South...

Nelson Mandela discusses his first visit to Washington as President of South Africa. Originally broadcast on the MacNeil/Lehrer News hour on October 6, 1994.

Social justice belongs in our schools, says educator Sydney Chaffee. In a bold talk, she shows how teaching students to engage in activism helps them build important academic and life skills -- and asks us to rethink how we can use...

Learn more about the challenges that exist when it comes to doing business in South Africa. Yes, South Africa’s government has made a strong commitment to privatization and has been striving to attract foreign investment, but the country...

Since the end of apartheid, corporate life in South Africa has changed dramatically, and the business scene is now evolving at a fast pace. The government is committed to liberalizing the country’s economy in fundamental ways, and...

South Africa’s liberal constitution grants all people equal status, regardless of their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or other characteristics. In practice, though, a large segment of the society is committed to preserving...

The complexity and diversity that characterize South Africa’s cultural and ethnic landscape translate into a wide range of customs and values. You’ll see them exposed in virtually all aspects of daily life and interpersonal...

Officially designated a middle-income country, South Africa ranks alongside Argentina, Brazil, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, and Turkey in average per capita income. While the country is by far the richest in Africa, the economic statistics...

Initially a refueling station for Dutch sailors traveling to the East, South Africa gradually developed an agricultural sector, based on fruit, wine, and livestock production, along the coast of the Cape of Good Hope. All of this changed...

South Africa has a sophisticated financial services sector that resembles that of many other countries when it comes to checking, savings, insurance, and other products. ATMs are widely available, and online and telephone banking are...

Pupil outcome: I can understand and explain how Hillary Clinton uses time and place in her speech, ‘Women’s Rights are Human Rights’. Key learning points: - Hillary Clinton is an American politician and advocate for women’s rights. - The...

Nelson Mandela was a leader who helped bring freedom and fairness to South Africa. In this episode, we’ll learn how he stood up against unfair laws that treated people differently because of their skin color. He spent many years in...

The impacts of racial segregation on settlement patterns in Johannesburg, and the legacy this leaves today. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. Apartheid (Afrikaans for 'apartness') was a series of policies...

Step into the extraordinary life and legacy of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a beacon of hope, compassion, and reconciliation. From his pivotal role in the fight against apartheid in South Africa to his unwavering dedication to promoting...

This video provides a brief overview of Nelson Mandela's life, from his childhood in a rural village to his pivotal role in the fight against apartheid in South Africa. It highlights his journey from being imprisoned for 27 years to...

This video highlights Nelson Mandela's 18-year imprisonment on Robben Island, focusing on his resilience and impact on the anti-apartheid movement. It touches on his personal sacrifices, the global outcry against apartheid, and leads...

This video highlights Nelson Mandela's transformation from a prisoner isolated from the world to an iconic figure of resilience and change, revered worldwide. It concludes with a brief interactive review of key facts about Mandela's...

This video covers Mandela's transition from prisoner to president, focusing on his dedication to rebuilding South Africa and fostering unity post-apartheid. It highlights his Nobel Peace Prize win, his election as the first Black...

This video traces Nelson Mandela's journey post-Fort Hare, highlighting his move to Johannesburg, his engagement with diverse groups, and his joining of the ANC in 1944. It focuses on his role in founding the ANC Youth League and his...

This video delves into Nelson Mandela's early life, beginning with his birth in 1918 in a small village in South Africa's Transkei region. It explores his Thembu heritage, the oppressive environment of apartheid, and his formative...

In 2014, writer Ta-Nehisi Coates’ article for The Atlantic “The Case for Reparations” went viral. Tracing everything from the racial terror of slavery to the rampant housing discrimination of the 20th century, Coates made the case for...

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