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In the next three weeks, expect posts (time depending) on the EU, India, Colombia, Ukraine and Belgium. I am still welcoming any contributions from readers who wish to help out with the coverage of this avalanche of elections by submitting guest posts...

The text of the statement made by Nelson Mandela from the dock at the opening of his trial on charges of sabotage at Supreme Court of South Africa, Pretoria on April 20 1964. I am the first accused. I hold a bachelor’s degree in arts and practised...

Comrade President, I imagine that these must be especially trying times for you as president of our movement, the ANC, as they are for many of us as ordinary members of our beloved movement, which we have strived to serve loyally for many decades. ...

Mail and Guardian Cosatu’s Zwelinzima Vavi is back in the fold, and being compelled to wave the ruling party’s pom-poms. Contrary to the public relations script of a ceasefire following a shaky truce, Cosatu has resorted to compelling its...

Shopprice South Africa People who shaped South Africa’s History: Jan van Riebeeck, Paul Kruger, Daniel François Malan, Oliver Tambo, Hendrik Verwoerd, Steve Biko, P. W. Botha, F. W. de Klerk, Joe Slovo, Chris Hani, Winnie Mandela, Eugene Terreblanche...