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Friday

The Root: Michelle Brings Hope, Exposure To Africa

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Opinion

The Root: Michelle Brings Hope, Exposure To Africa

Michelle Obama's trip to South Africa hasn't been met without controversy as she meets with impoverished third world families. But, says Charlayne Hunter-Gault of The Root, the first lady brings much needed attention to forgotten areas.

Wednesday

Photographs To Cover Cost Of Medical Bills

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The Picture Show

Photographs To Cover Cost Of Medical Bills

In October, photographer Joao Silva lost both of his legs in a catastrophic landmine explosion. An auction of his photographs was recently organized in South Africa to defray the cost of medical bills.

Photographs To Cover Cost Of Medical Bills

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Monday

Africa

White Supremacist's Murder Opens Old Wounds

In South Africa, tensions are running high after the murder of one of the country's most notorious white supremacists. It's opening up old wounds dating back to the apartheid era. South African officials are trying to keep a lid on any racial violence and President Jacob Zuma has called for calm.

White Supremacist's Murder Opens Old Wounds

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Friday

Africa

Apartheid-Era Song Swells Racial Tensions In S. Africa

In South Africa, a judge has ruled that a song once sung by anti-apartheid activists as a rallying cry against the white minority regime is now "unconstitutional and unlawful." The ruling has touched off a bitter debate in a country still grappling with its racist past.

Apartheid-Era Song Swells Racial Tensions In S. Africa

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Wednesday

Africa

South African Official's Luxe Lifestyle Raises Doubts

The lifestyle and business relationships of Julius Malema, an official of the ruling African National Congress, are coming under intense scrutiny. His dealings, among others, are prompting calls for "lifestyle audits" to help root out corruption.

South African Official's Luxe Lifestyle Raises Doubts

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Monday

Africa

South African Church Housing Refugees Faces Crisis

Of the millions of people who have fled turmoil in Zimbabwe, many have crossed the border to South Africa. Thousands have taken sanctuary in a single church, which is now at the center of a crisis. There have been allegations that in the chaos of the crowded building, abuses have occurred and minors have been sexually assaulted.

South African Church Housing Refugees Faces Crisis

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Saturday

Money Troubles Weigh On South African Ballet

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Africa

Money Troubles Weigh On South African Ballet

Unless the South African Ballet Theatre finds sponsors for its budget, it will have to close down in the next three months. That would also mean ending its youth outreach programs that take ballet into five black townships and give young dancers a start.

Money Troubles Weigh On South African Ballet

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Wednesday

Africa

South Africa's War On Crime Claims Innocent Victims

South Africa has one of the highest crime rates in the world. But what is widely being called the government's "shoot-to-kill" policy is being blamed for the recent murders of innocent bystanders, including the shooting death of a 3-year-old boy.

South Africa's War On Crime Claims Innocent Victims

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Sunday

World

Comedian Finds Something Funny About South Africa

A comedian from South Africa uses humor as an antidote to South Africa's modern ills and racist past. NPR's Charlayne Hunter-Gault has the story.

Comedian Finds Something Funny About South Africa

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Thursday

World

Zuma Favored To Win South Africa Elections

The African National Congress, South Africa's ruling party, is expected to maintain power in the fourth democratic elections held since the end of apartheid. Jacob Zuma, leader of the ruling party, is a controversial but popular figure. NPR's Charlayne Hunter-Gault reports from Johannesburg on the challenges Zuma likely faces once he takes office.

Zuma Favored To Win South Africa Elections

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World

South Africa's Ruling Party Leads In Elections

Preliminary results indicate that South Africa's ruling African National Congress appears to be leading in parliamentary elections. If the party wins, Jacob Zuma would become president.

South Africa's Ruling Party Leads In Elections

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Wednesday

World

New Party, Little-Known Candidate Challenge ANC

The 3-month-old Congress of the People, or COPE, is challenging the ruling African National Congress in South Africa's most intense election in its post-apartheid history. But COPE faces its own challenges, not least its relatively unknown presidential candidate, Mvume Dandala.

New Party, Little-Known Candidate Challenge ANC

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Tuesday

World

Post-Apartheid Generation Looks Beyond ANC

South Africa holds national elections Wednesday, and among those casting ballots will be voters who were toddlers when South Africans won black majority rule. They have only ever known a free South Africa, and they don't necessarily share the majority's loyalty to the African National Congress.

Post-Apartheid Generation Looks Beyond ANC

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Monday

World

Zuma Favored To Be South Africa's Next President

The controversial leader of South Africa's African National Congress will likely become the country's next president. A polygamist who has faced rape and corruption charges, Jacob Zuma is also a populist who has widespread respect for his role in winning black rule for South Africa.

Zuma Favored To Be South Africa's Next President

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Thursday

National

South Africa Gears Up For Presidential Elections

The Presidential election for South Africa is scheduled for later this month. Jacob Zuma, leader of the African National Congress Party, seems poised to win the election. Zuma was recently cleared of corruption charges but critics are still skeptical of his ability to lead. NPR's Charlayne Hunter-Gault is in Johannesburg and discusses the political climate.

South Africa Gears Up For Presidential Elections

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Sunday

World

Treating Victims And Their Rapists In South Africa

South Africa has one of the highest incidences of rape in the world. Many of those involved with treating victims and abusers say rape is not being given high priority by the police, the courts or the government.

Treating Victims And Their Rapists In South Africa

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Monday

World

South African Election Tests ANC's Hold On Power

South Africans go to the polls next month in the most contentious election since the country's first all-race poll in 1994. That's because the African National Congress, which has dominated politics for the past 15 years, has split. The voting is expected to be the biggest test yet of the country's young democracy.

South African Election Tests ANC's Hold On Power

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Sunday

World

An Epidemic Of Rape In South Africa

South Africa has one of the highest incidences of rape in the world — and studies show that nearly half of those raped are adolescents. Critics say South Africa's 15-year-old democracy is having trouble curbing what they call the "silent epidemic."

An Epidemic Of Rape In South Africa

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Thursday

Religion

South African Officials Cause Fury Over Dalai Lama

The South African government is under fire for denying a visa to the Dalai Lama. The Tibetan spiritual leader was invited to the region for a peace conference promoting the 2010 World Cup. That conference is now cancelled as a result of the controversy, and leading activists say South Africa must apologize. NPR's Charlayne Hunter-Gault is in Johannesburg and explains the fallout.

South African Officials Cause Fury Over Dalai Lama

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Tuesday

World

Graphic Cartoon Tests Press Freedom In S. Africa

A controversial cartoon lampooning Jacob Zuma, president of South Africa's ruling African National Congress, has sparked a million-dollar lawsuit. Zuma says the "vulgar" cartoon "invades" his dignity, while the cartoonist defends his right to criticize political figures.

Graphic Cartoon Tests Press Freedom In S. Africa

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Friday

World

Anti-Apartheid Campaigner Helen Suzman Dies

Helen Suzman — one of South Africa's most famous white crusaders against apartheid --died in Johannesburg on Thursday. She was 91. Suzman was the only member of South Africa's all-white parliament who opposed segregation in the 1960s and '70s.

Anti-Apartheid Campaigner Helen Suzman Dies

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Monday

World

U.S. Won't Support Zimbabwe's President Mugabe

In a significant policy change, the U.S. has concluded there can be no power-sharing government as long as Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe is in power. A State Department official spent days meeting with regional leaders in an attempt to get them to get tougher on the 84-year-old leader.

U.S. Won't Support Zimbabwe's President Mugabe

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Sunday

Monday

World

Breakaway Party Challenges South Africa's ANC

Politicians who have become disaffected from South Africa's powerful African National Congress are launching a new party Tuesday. It's called the Congress of the People, or COPE. Organizers of the new party say the ANC has veered off the democratic path.

Breakaway Party Challenges South Africa's ANC

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