A long-time Liberation member's contribution to freeing South Africa from apartheid is the centrepiece of this highly readable autobiography
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Bob Newland reviews the memoirs of H.E. ‘comrade’ Kingsley Mamabolo, recently appointed South African Ambassador to the UK
Investigates a crime which robbed the people of South Africa and the world of a brilliant and principled leader and shares many little-known details of this final phase of the struggle against apartheid.
A valuable read for those with general interest in the subject or for students and study groups as well, writes Bob Newland
John Green on his involvement in filming assignments in South Africa in the 1970s to help bring the abhorrent practices of the apartheid regime to world attention
The outlook of South Africa is that democracy, peace, and security on an international scale can best flourish under respect for the rules of international law, argues Dikobé Ben Martins
Jeremy Cronin on the huge advances under ANC rule, its failures and the multiple challenges, above all unemployment, poverty and yawning inequality
Hain highlights the fragile qualities of South African democracy and the many ongoing threats to it against a backdrop of former colonial powers and those wishing to gain new power and influence competing at the expense of the people of South Africa and those of Africa as a whole.
Whether in forums like the ICJ & ICC, in sustained protest or in re-invigorating the BDS, the tide of anti-Zionist action needs to be sustained & consolidated, writes Jeremy Cronin
Liberation is greatly enthused by ICJ's landmark ruling on South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide against the Palestinian people
With 37% of the global economy and 46% of the world’s population, and with a now considerably enhanced Middle East presence, BRICS+6 cannot be ignored, writes Jeremy Coronin.
Chris Hani's humanity, integrity, and warmth along with his many years of struggle for the SACP and MK to liberate his people in South Africa make him one of my heroes., writes Bob Newland
Dramatic tale that addresses the reality of today’s South Africa and touches upon outstanding issues for the Island of Ireland
The book widely illustrates the terrible role of colonialism in Southern Africa throughout the 20th Century, how the colonial powers worked to continue their dominance of the region.
