Alive in Joburg Offers a Sneak Peek at District 9 Nov 10, 2009
Alive is District 9 writ small, a documentary-style look at what would have happened if, in 1990, Johannesburg, South Africa s apartheid system was complicated by the arrival of some truly illegal aliens. Everything down to the incredibly realistic CGI to the creature design matches with the feature film s look and feel, but Alive in Joburg is meant more as a treatise on apartheid than a complete narrative. (Salon)
This day in history Nov 9, 2009
In 1976, the UN General Assembly approved resolutions condemning apartheid in South Africa, including one characterizing the white-ruled government as illegitimate. In 1999, with fireworks, concerts, and a huge party at the landmark Brandenburg Gate, Germany celebrated the 10th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. (Boston Globe)
Zimbabwe: U.S. Can't Teach Us Anything [editorial] Nov 4, 2009
Though the terms of the sanctions forbade trade or financial dealings with Rhodesia, the US supported the beleaguered settler regime regardless and covertly channelled assistance through apartheid South Africa ... The US also provided the technical knowledge and support, again through apartheid South Africa, towards establishing the 700-kilometre Border Minefield Obstacle along Zimbabwe's borders with Zambia and Mozambique. (allAfrica.com)
Standard Chartered 79% Return Overtakes HSBC With Asian Investment Rebound Nov 4, 2009
In 1987, Standard Chartered sold its 39 percent stake in its South African branch to local buyers after Europe and the U.S. imposed economic sanctions on the apartheid regime. The bank retained its franchises in other African nations. (Bloomberg)
› 'Boesak worse than Zuma' Nov 4, 2009
Motshekga thinks literacy is overrated; Malema proves it isn't; and Vavi blames apartheid ... Kay slammed Boesak as a proven fraudster, saying the former apartheid activist was worse than Jacob Zuma in a media statement. (iAfrica.com)
* Twenty years after the Wall Nov 3, 2009
Germany was reunited; Eastern Europe and the states on the Soviet periphery won their independence; South Africas apartheid regime fell apart, numerous civil wars in Asia, Africa, and Latin America ended; Israelis and Palestinians came closer to peace than at any time since; and a disintegrating Yugoslavia degenerated into war and ethnic cleansing. In Afghanistan, war continued under different circumstances, with serious ramifications for the region and, indeed, the world. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Africa: New Beginnings, Enduring Challenges: American Foreign Policy to Continent from Kennedy to Obama [document] Oct 31, 2009
Senator Kennedy's commitment to ending apartheid, therefore, came from his understanding of the reality of decolonization in Africa. And this is why, as President Mandela said after his death, Ted Kennedy "made his voice heard in the struggle against apartheid at a time when the freedom struggle was not supported in the West." ... Kennedy's inspired campaign against apartheid included a protest at the gates of Pollsmor prison in defiance of the South African police where he demanded Mandela's... (allAfrica.com)
McMandela? Protecting the Brand of a Legend Oct 31, 2009
After all, Mandela, who endured 27 years of incarceration under apartheid only to emerge with forgiveness for his racist jailers and become an icon to the world, is an inspiring figure. But what about unauthorized books that bear Mandela's name. (Time.com)
Horrific treatment makes Tamils desperate to leave Oct 30, 2009
Start trade sanctions, sporting exclusions etc like we did successfully with Sth Africa during the times of apartheid etc. "A society is measured by how it treats its weakest". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Obama: Twelve months on, the star falls back to earth... Oct 30, 2009
Obama: Twelve months on, the star falls back to earth - Americas, World - The Independent. from The Independent & The Independent on Sunday. (The Drudge Report)
ArcelorMittal, Anglo live with deal before their time Oct 30, 2009
In a speech Manuel gave in October 2003 to the Standard Bank emerging financial markets conference, he said: "Even 10 years after the end of apartheid, we face a society with a well-developed, sophisticated formal sector. Where multimillion-rand deals, lavish salary packages and conspicuous consumption for the privileged are the order of the day. This exists alongside an informal sector where unfair deals, meagre salaries and inconspicuous consumption are a reality.". Well, not much has changed... (Business Report, South Africa)
Speak out on gay issues Oct 30, 2009
Jetson wrote on Oct 29, 2009 12:38 PM:" Heya, Review my writings. when did I ever tell homosexuals to get lost? See-- you lie about me, then you accuse me. that is the tactic of heterophobes.The LDS church has certain rules and regulations. Those who do not want to conform to those regulations can move on. You have certain rules and regulations for people to be your friend.If I kill myself because you disagree with me...are you guilty of my suicide?As for your other arguments, if you will please... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Civil rights group to elect new president Oct 29, 2009
It illuminated America's two-faced support for freedom, challenging us to close the gap between our espoused values -- including the affirmation in the Declaration of Independence that all are equal -- and our values in action -- postponing, at the drafting of the Constitution, the issue of slavery and enabling the return of apartheid, aka Jim Crow, after the Civil War. Our country, Dr. King declared, had presented an IOU on equality and then paid using bad checks. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Israel does not need friends like these Oct 28, 2009
The building of apartheid walls, political discrimination and allowing only those of the same race/religion to settle in your country is it any wonder Israel attracts the likes of these individuals as their loudest cheerleaders ... It's policies of state sanctioned terrorism , apartheid , illegal occupation and theft are begining to be recognised for what they are and you and your ilk ( Griffins and the BNP) don't like it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Voting is like cereal: keep changing till it suits you Oct 26, 2009
I liked that it was a broad church wherein all those opposed to the horrors of apartheid could find succour. I appreciated the depth and breadth of its intellectual traditions and the fact that it was able to put the greater good above narrow self interest during the transition to democracy. (Business Report, South Africa)
The BNP's constituency can't be dismissed Oct 26, 2009
This islamic party would introduce sharia law - non-muslims would have the same status in the UK that blacks had under apartheid. Despite muslims only being 3% of the population, that islamic party has as many members as the BNP. Where do we see politicians and the media standing up to denounce that party and make the police, schools and councils sack any members. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
South Africa: A memorable tour Oct 25, 2009
Two decades ago, during apartheid, Talakumeni was a political prisoner on Robben Island ... But if you come to this city - and many of you will next year for soccer s 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa - you must take the disarmingly beautiful ferry ride to Robben Island, with Table Mountain receding in the background and penguins floating in the water below, to appreciate how far South Africa has come in the 15 years since its first multiracial elections ended apartheid ... Before we even got to... (Boston Globe)
South Africa: A Difficult Partnership - The United States and South Africa Oct 24, 2009
Far from being the miracle seen by many at the time of peaceful transition from apartheid, reconciliation consisted of a series of political deals between the ANC, which realized it could not forcibly displace the government, and the Afrikaner-based National Party government, which came to realize that it could not govern. Urbanization and industrialization had laid the foundations of the new order long before it came into existence. (allAfrica.com)
Liquid gold rush Oct 24, 2009
" South Africa's trade with the rest of the world is powering ahead, almost oblivious to the events in the rest of the world economy. Exports increased to $4.4bn (2.7bn) in the first seven months of the year, according to government figures, a rise of almost a half on the same period in 2008. 'More education'Wine is seen as a key part of that success. The hope now is that 2010 will prove another record breaker. Ntsiki Biyela says education is key to get more people into the wine industry Ntsiki... (BBC News -- Business)
South African spirit can rescue planet Oct 23, 2009
People in almost all the nations of the earth are involved - it's the same kind of coalition that helped make the word "apartheid" known around the world ... Dear Desmond, I am sure you are very fine minister who has a great history of opposing apartheid and oppression ... We need the spirit of the anti-apartheid struggle and much more to defeat this, the biggest of all challenges. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Congo hits back in Mandela war of words Oct 23, 2009
Alain Akouala, former communications minister in Congo, accused Mr Mandela's aides of treating the anti-apartheid icon's name "like a brand" ... He said Mr Mandela made the speech thanking the Congolese people and the president for their help while he was in prison in fighting South Africa's apartheid government in Angola and Zambia. (BBC News -- Africa)
Report From Israel: The Coming Intifada? Oct 22, 2009
Indeed, when Palestinians and their supporters talk about Israel as an "apartheid" state, it is as much the Israeli-Arabs (or Israeli-Palestinians, as many refer to them) they are discussing as it is the population of the occupied territories ... While Israel certainly has its problems with racism and discrimination, it is not a racist state, and certainly not an apartheid state ... Racism and racial incitement are illegal; racist parties are not permitted to sit in the Knesset; and nothing like... (CBS News)
Top Article: Big Games Hunting Oct 22, 2009
Moving forward, by opposing the growing apartheid menace in the 1960s and 1970s, the Commonwealth Games left an indelible mark on history. More than in the realm of sports competition, where it was always a distant second to the Olympics, world championships and subsequently the pan-American Games and Asian Games, it was by trying to resist political ills through sport that the Games offered a voice to millions who were discriminated against in their home countries. (India Times, India)
All is not well in the asylum Oct 20, 2009
Their political manoeuverings on asylum seekers were as despicable as those executed by the architects of South African apartheid, or of segregation in the southern states of the US.. Have we as a country learnt nothing from what Mr Ruddock and Mr Howard did to our spirit and, more particularly, to the thousands of desperate people whom they demonised, degraded and humiliated, all in the name of winning the votes of a few swinging seats. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Afghan Vote Fraud: 1.3M Ballots Tossed Oct 20, 2009
And how do you feel about America enforcing UN resolution 181, which has caused instability in the middle east, as well as genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people since 1948. by hungry1968-16 October 19, 2009 4:01 PM EDT. (CBS News -- World)
Meet FFA's man of mystery Oct 18, 2009
Hargitay also worked for Marc Rich, a US tax-fraud felon, one of America's most wanted, and notorious as a sanctions-buster during South Africa's apartheid regime. In 1995, Hargitay was arrested, and later acquitted, of cocaine trafficking by Jamaican police. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Africa: Mwalimu in Our Popular Imagination - the Relevance of Nyerere Today Oct 18, 2009
South Africans were indeed concerned so much because of the role he played in the fight against Apartheid among other social vices. SABC - South African Broadcasting Corporation - even showed his funeral live. (allAfrica.com)
Africa: Nyerere, the Organization of African Unity And Liberation Oct 18, 2009
President Kaunda's mission to the Nordic countries on behalf of the OAU resulted in the Oslo Conference Against Apartheid in 1972 which was a major meeting of support and made a strong impact on European civic society ... The Afro-Asian Solidarity Conference in Arusha was another land-mark gathering of support for the anti-apartheid and liberation cause from Asia, China and the USSR and the entire soviet bloc. (allAfrica.com)
Racist undertones of the 'socialist' epithet Oct 17, 2009
In 1956, Nelson Mandela and 155 other antiapartheid activists were arrested by the South African government under the infamous Suppression of Communism Act of 1950, a law that was used gratuitously to incarcerate anyone who was critical of the government ... The Reagan administration egregiously soft-pedaled the issue of apartheid on the basis of the South African government's purported anticommunist stance ... Only popular pressure through a global antiapartheid movement persuaded the US to... (Christian Science Monitor)
Upholding tradition, realising changes Oct 16, 2009
Ladies and gentlemen, thus, if we want to know the true meaning of racism, look at the history of South Africa under the laws of apartheid. Even in the US, blatant racism was the norm until the mid-1960s. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Ghanaians and Chinese Should Inter-Marry for Romance Diplomacy Oct 15, 2009
Calling it "Romance Diplomacy", a Populist Politician with an extraordinary ability to charm readers", has publicly called for more inter-marriages between Ghanaians and Chinese and also, inclusion of Chinese Language in Ghana's educational curriculum to foster greater cooperation in the areas of diplomacy, investments, business, trade and security between Ghana and China --- "Osagyefo Dr" Kwame Appiah Boateng, popularly known by Ghanaians around the World as "Kwame Mayor", the 2004/2008 CPP... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
How the Irish rose above Australia's social apartheid Oct 14, 2009
It means "them', not "us", where "they" hold sway and "we" are the perceived low-life. "Anglo-Celtic" has become a glib collective term for non-indigenous Old Australia a polite way of saying White Australia before the wogs. But it is an insidious distortion of our past and a galling denial of the struggle by an earlier minority group in Australia against oppression and demonisation. From the First Fleet to the 1960s, Irish Catholics were a discriminated-against underclass, openly barred... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Arms export vote reflects history of scandals Oct 14, 2009
What's more, press investigations subsequently revealed that Oerlikon-Bhrle had been illegally exporting arms to apartheid South Africa as early as 1963. In an attempt to clear the fog hanging over the government's relations with the arms industry, pacifist groups launched an initiative to ban the export of arms. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
What's Wrong With the Swedish Academy? Oct 14, 2009
The American Conservative -- Post-Apartheid in Black and White ... Post-Apartheid in Black and White ... Nevertheless, it is clear the book was a major factor in the committee s decision to give the prize to Coetzee, since both the original citation from the Norwegian Nobel Committee and the presentation speech delivered at the ceremony on behalf of the Swedish Academy made reference to South Africa s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, organized in 1995 under the new government to address the... (The American Conservative)
ANC won't abandon BEE Oct 13, 2009
Zuma said putting into effect the policy, which was meant to restore imbalances from apartheid, was always a "challenge" with "many obstacles". He, however, reiterated the ANC's commitment to affirmative action as a policy, saying it was "unthinkable" for the ANC to abandon it. (iAfrica.com)
We need to sign up to a charter for compassion Oct 13, 2009
Archbishop Desmond Tutu is a South African cleric and activist who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his campaign against apartheid. Source. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Malema fires at Nedbank Oct 13, 2009
He described IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi as a "factory fault", saying that he had betrayed the ANC by working with the apartheid government. He also described Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille as a "fake" because she had used botox for her appearance. (iAfrica.com)
President Obama wins the Nobel Peace Prize Oct 10, 2009
The Nelson Mandela Foundation welcomed the award on behalf of its founder Nelson Mandela, who shared the 1993 Peace Prize with then-South African President F.W. DeKlerk for their efforts at ending years of apartheid and laying the groundwork for a democratic country. "We trust that this award will strengthen his commitment, as the leader of the most powerful nation in the world, to continue promoting peace and the eradication of poverty," the foundation said. (Salon)
World Reacts to Obama's Nobel Peace Prize Oct 10, 2009
relations with Russia and offer a fresh start to relations with the Muslim world, there is little so far to show for his fine words" Kind of says it all, right? by jameslouiky October 9, 2009 9:53 AM EDT Compare Obama's accomplishments to Reagan?s Obama freed 0 countries from tyranny, ended no war, brought no one together. Reagan Countries liberated from Communist tyranny during or shortly after RONALD REAGAN's presidency: Afghanistan Albania Angola Bulgaria Cambodia Czechoslovakia East Germany... (CBS News)
A prize that’s also for us Oct 10, 2009
Since there is nothing concrete about Obama s accomplishments in office - like dismantling apartheid or pulling down the curtain of communism - what this particular award is really about is America s power to inspire, or depress, the world. Anyone who traveled abroad during Bush s presidency knows that power. (Boston Globe)
Umshini wami, mshini wam Oct 9, 2009
In the same week, Jackie Selebi accuses Ngcuka of orchestrating a campaign against him, which is theoretically only possible because Shaik's earlier attempts to have Ngcuka branded an apartheid spy failed. Admittedly, I haven't quite figured out what the conspiracy is, but I'm fairly certain it involves a pipe, two metaphorical machine guns, and a telephone. (iAfrica.com)
Harry Connick Pans "Blackface" Performers Oct 9, 2009
Australia has enclaves where white expat South Africans fled after apartheid fell, racist hate-filled people. Connick called them out. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Shaiken, not stirred Oct 8, 2009
The infamous Schabir Shaik was jailed for corruption and freed after serving a mere two years of his 15-year sentence; Chippy Shaik was stripped of his doctorate after it emerged that sections of it had been plagiarised; and Moe Shaik accused (as it turned out, wrongly) the head of the NPA of being an apartheid spy. Now, while it could be argued that it is not fair to judge one brother on the failings of his siblings, the Shaiks tend to stick together. (iAfrica.com)
Was this the first terrorist of the modern age? Oct 8, 2009
On the other hand, attacks against military objectives, repressive regimes, foreign invaders and their supporters (Nazism, Zionism, Apartheid. etc) are not only acceptable, but a moral duty recognized even by the UN. Carlos Flores, Canada. (BBC News -- UK)
Africa: Agricultural Development Gets Boost Oct 6, 2009
AWEPA involves some 1,500 European parliamentarians who have worked since the anti-apartheid movement keep Africa high on the policy agenda in Europe and strengthen parliamentary democracy in Africa ... "It took great political leadership for Africa to overcome apartheid. It will take no less to make hunger and poverty history in Africa. This is the time for political leadership across Africa to develop and implement comprehensive policies of support for African farmers.". (allAfrica.com)
Opinion: South Africa's Climate of Rebellion Oct 6, 2009
In scenes reminiscent of apartheid, police clashed with the unemployed township protestors and striking workers firing tear gas, rubber bullets and live ammunition. This wave of township protests and strikes came just months after the April re-election of the African National Congress (ANC) and the new President Jacob Zuma. (allAfrica.com)
A Soldier's Last Letter From Afghanistan Oct 6, 2009
"As for the UN security council, until just weeks ago, it was only representative of certain countries' business interests, and was the main complaint that led to its expansion, as the non members threatened to make it irrelevant. It is also noteworthy that many in the US deride the UN, until it suits their agenda, all of a sudden refer to it in an attempt to "legitimize" their opinions. Do not forget that the resolution was passed decades after the US via the CIA began meddling in Afghanistani... (CBS News)
Been and gone Oct 3, 2009
After the group split in 1971, Mary Travers continued her political activities supporting women's rights and demonstrating against apartheid in South Africa before taking part in a string of reunion concerts with her former band mates. The cross dressing movie character Tootsie, Frankie Howerd and the TV version of M*A*S*H all owe much to the writer Larry Gelbart. (BBC News -- UK)
Joseph Stiglitz wants worlds poorest nations to solve the economic crisis (via) Oct 3, 2009
In spite of the effectiveness of economic sanctions once imposed against the South African apartheid regime, no such action has been taken against Israel. Jackson sees little hope for any immediate change in either Israeli policy or international policy toward Israel. (Harper's Magazine)
› The Einstein Awards Oct 2, 2009
"Let me tell you my friend, I have defeated you and your apartheid regime and I'm going to defeat you again once and for all.". Hmm he may be taking a bit too much personal credit here. (iAfrica.com)
Click here to read more. Oct 1, 2009
On a return trip to South Africa in 2008, Fayerman landed an interview with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who won the 1984 Nobel peace prize for his vocal opposition to apartheid. Her favorite memory of that interview was Tutu's response to her question about what it felt like when he was allowed to vote for the first time. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Zimbabwe: Sanctions On Leadership Affect Everybody Sep 30, 2009
They both suffered under Rhodesian apartheid which went into hibernation when Mugabe took political power but remained the most viable manipulative force on the ground judging by Eddie Cross' utterances in many of his publications. Our behaviour has changed since this programme of action was set in motion. (allAfrica.com)
New heights for Burns and PBS Sep 30, 2009
I recently got an advance look at a riveting Masterpiece Contemporary drama, Endgame, about the behind-the-scenes negotiations leading to the end of apartheid in South Africa, and caught a repeat of an excellent American Masters documentary on choreographer Jerome Robbins. As good as the HBO TV movies are, I can t imagine HBO would have found Endgame commercial enough. (Boston Globe)
A Chinese Color War Sep 26, 2009
Fourteen years after the end of apartheid, its divisions and absurdities live on ... To address the iniquities of apartheid, the state decided it still needed to classify its citizens by race: The post-apartheid government instituted an affirmative action program called Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) to redress the massive imbalance of economic power in favor of whites ... BEE legislation relies for the most part on apartheid's definitions of "black." It is held to cover those excluded from... (Time.com)
Ethiopia: 2010 Election and Zenawi's New Game Sep 25, 2009
A significant number of South Africa's population, for example, is still poor; however, South African politicians and lawmakers have transformed the country from apartheid to a genuine democracy with the result that South Africa's economy is thriving and their democratic tradition is blossoming. There is no reason why Ethiopia cannot follow the South African path should there be dedicated leaders from both the ruling party and the opposition. (allAfrica.com)
Danquahs Democratic Legacy Has Outlived Nkrumahs One-Party Dictatorship! Sep 25, 2009
Our well-researched and soberly considered contention here is that yes, Nkrumah may well have his own unique legacy, such as doggedly and adamantly pursuing a dictatorial policy of one-party governance that lent legitimate ammunition to the Apartheid South African governments contention regarding the indigenous African being congenitally incapable of forging a democratic political culture, the Akosombo and Bui dams, as well as the salutary policy of free education are, however, unquestionably... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Obama: U.S. Can't Fix the World Alone Sep 24, 2009
Ideology before CountryThe Last vestiges of the HomeschooledWhere Right is ReichThe Apartheid PartyThat Cries for Less GovernmentUntil t 00004000 hey seize the Reigns of Power. Obstructionist ConfederateRed State dumbing down of AmericaGod- Guns- Control- and war for Corporate Profit Tax cuts for the Upper3%Now that's a party Platform. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Click to read:Ahmadinejad: The Status Quo Cannot Keep Sep 24, 2009
Because it is a racist apartheid state, filled with a bunch of colonialist settlers from Europe who are murdering innocent Palestinians ... Do you call it apartheid when many, many Arabs live in beautiful villas and hold jobs as politicians, doctors, lawyers, college professors ... Do you call it apartheid when we walk through airplane security. (CBS News)
Click to read:Obama Calls for "Walls to Come Down" Sep 24, 2009
Let see Mr obama are you ready to ask israel to tear down that apartheid wall that is persecuting and stifling the poor palestinian people or these are just cute words to fool the world. by jimmyc1955 September 23, 2009 12:31 PM EDT. (CBS News)
The Encumbrance of Things Past Sep 22, 2009
A manifesto against gender apartheid. Johann Hari | Sept. 14, 2009. (Slate)
Nigerian officials: 'District 9' not welcome here Sep 20, 2009
One of the summer's biggest blockbusters _ a sci-fi morality tale about aliens and apartheid _ is not welcome in Nigeria because of its portrayal of Nigerians as gangsters and cannibals, Nigeria's information minister said Saturday. FILE - This undated file movie still from Sony Pictures shows, left to right, Sharlto Copley, Mandla Gaduka and Kenneth Nkosi in "District 9." The movie, one of the summer's biggest blockbusters, a sci-fi morality tale about aliens and apartheid, is not welcome in... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
President's fairy tales Sep 19, 2009
The world applauded the demise of apartheid, but did little to help the black people of Africa. The newly appointed black government has never been able to control rampant unemployment, although the writer does not bring this to our attention. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Jimmy Carter and the Elvis Factor Sep 18, 2009
Nor is he content -- as ex-President -- with writing a book in which he likened the state of Israel and its treatment of the Palestinians to South Africa under apartheid. Now the former President claims the opposition to President Obama in general -- and his attempt at "health care reform" in particular -- stems from. (Human Events Online)
Israel PM to World: Back Our Self Defense Sep 18, 2009
It is not in our national interest to back Israel as they practice Apartheid style oppression. by Acontradiction September 18, 2009 12:11 AM EDT. (CBS News)
Race Issue Simmers in Joe Wilson Flap Sep 16, 2009
" OK - that'll teach me to be on the phone and post... LOL! Correction: Actually, I disagree with Palin because I am anti-idiot. by rondak46 September 15, 2009 10:13 AM EDT I think he needs to make two more apologies: One to me for disrespecting my President in his official capacity as a Representative. And one for Disrespecting and embarrassing his colleagues in the Congress. by moonbeam91 September 15, 2009 10:33 AM EDT & since when are we a communist country? Granted, when someone is speaking... (CBS News)
