We celebrate 25 Years of democracy in South Africa by focusing on the trailblazers that stayed during the brutal era of apartheid, featuring Herbie Tsoaeli and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Continue Reading The South African Read More
The pioneering South African singer, songwriter and activist died Tuesday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Continue Reading Johnny Clegg, A Uniting Voice Against Apartheid, Dies At 66Read More
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with legendary South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim about his latest album, The Balance. Continue Reading Finding ‘The Balance’: Jazz Legend Abdullah Ibrahim Looks To Read More
The South African icon, who married Nelson Mandela before his imprisonment, long symbolized the struggle against apartheid. But repeated scandals tarnished her reputation. Continue Reading Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Anti-Apartheid Activist, Dies At Read More
A three-year drought has brought on water restrictions — and talk of "Day Zero," when Cape Town, South Africa will run out of water. But for many people in the townships, a short supply is nothing new. Continue Reading As ‘Day Read More