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Police corruption in South Africa
The World
January 14, 2008
Rhoda Metcalfe reports that South Africa's president has suspended the national police chief amid corruption charges, and critics say the move was long overdue.
Global Politics
South Africa's FBI facing shutdown
The World
May 09, 2008
Rhoda Metcalfe reports on an elite crime-fighting agency in South Africa known as "The Scorpions,� but although the unit has been successful, the government has decided to close it down.
Conflict & Justice
Roots of South Africa violence
The World
May 23, 2008
South Africa has been experiencing a wave of anti-immigrant violence and so far, 42 people have been killed, and thousands of others have fled their homes in the past two weeks, so The BBC's Martin Plaut takes a look at what's behind the violent attacks.
Global Politics
South African president on way out
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.
Global Politics
South Africa's ruling party splits
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.
Global Politics
South African party leader sues cartoonist
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.
Arts, Culture & Media
Global Hit
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.
Arts, Culture & Media
The U.S. casts an eye to South Africa's elections
The Takeaway
April 21, 2009
To help us understand what Jacob Zuma's presumed leadership will mean for South Africa and what the U.S. will be watching in this election, The Takeaway talks to Dan Simpson, editor at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Global Politics
Fifteen years after Mandela, South Africa heads to the polls
The Takeaway
April 22, 2009
Many blame South Africa's problems on the government and for the first time since 1994, the African National Congress faces meaningful opposition in an election. To provide some background, we talk with Andrew Meldrum, Africa Editor of the Global Post.
Global Politics
Voters Sour on South Africa's Ruling Party
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.