Global Scan
November 22, 2013
The Cuban missile crisis had an epilogue that few know — the Kennedy administration was in secret talks with Cuba around a reconciliation. In current news, several women in London have been held in slavery for years, Europe contemplates its own NSA-proof cloud computing facility, and we visit Ford Nation — the Toronto mayor's fans who insist they'll vote for him again. All that and more, in today's Global Scan.
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Politics
Nelson Mandela, the man who brought South Africa out of apartheid, dies at 95
PRI's The World
December 05, 2013
Nelson Mandela fought the forces of apartheid for years, and was thrown in jail for his efforts. On Thursday, he died peacefully in his home.
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Health & Medicine
New beginning in South Africa's AIDS battle
PRI's The World
December 09, 2009
South Africa has the largest number of HIV-infected people on the planet, but the country is taking aggressive new steps to fight AIDS.
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Politics
South Africans find a new hero in the fight against corruption
PRI's The World
May 06, 2014
Many South Africans are frustrated with politicians who line their pockets at the public's expense. But now, the country has a new champion in the anti-corruption fight — and her work could influence national elections.
Politics
South African president on way out
PRI's The World
September 22, 2008
South African President Thabo Mbeki's is stepping down this week. He was essentially forced out by his own party, the African National Congress. Terry FitzPatrick reports from Cape Town.
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Development & Education
Return to South Africa
Here and Now
April 30, 2009
A look at South Africa in the post-apartheid era, where the gap between rich and poor has not closed -- it has whitened.
Politics
South Africa's ruling party splits
PRI's The World
November 25, 2008
It's been fourteen years since the African National Congress took power in South Africa under the leadership of Nelson Mandela. But now a split within its ranks has become an outright rebellion - and it could reshape the nation's political landscape.
Politics
South African party leader sues cartoonist
PRI's The World
December 18, 2008
Correspondent Rhoda Metcalfe reports on a controversy in South Africa surrounding a political cartoon. Jacob Zuma, the head of South Africa's ruling party, said today he's suing a political cartoonist for libel.
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Global Scan
What might have happened if Kennedy had lived?
November 22, 2013
The Cuban missile crisis had an epilogue that few know — the Kennedy administration was in secret talks with Cuba around a reconciliation. In current news, several women in London have been held in slavery for years, Europe contemplates its own NSA-proof cloud computing facility, and we visit Ford Nation — the Toronto mayor's fans who insist they'll vote for him again. All that and more, in today's Global Scan.
Arts, Culture & Media
Global Hit
PRI's The World
February 27, 2009
Anchor Marco Werman speaks to the leader of the group Tumi and the Volume. Tumi is from South Africa. He writes lyrics that promote political awareness and hopefully bring about positive change in South Africa.
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Politics
Voters Sour on South Africa's Ruling Party
PRI's The World
May 19, 2011
South African held municipal elections Wednesday. Early results suggest that a growing number of people are becoming disenchanted with the country's ruling party, the ANC. Anders Kelto reports.