By Ronald Hall, Michigan State University Racism is often debated, discussed and analyzed in politics, the classroom and the workplace. But as a scholar of the politics of skin color, I see colorism as a form of prejudice that’s poorly understood and gets very little attention. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines…
US warns South Africa of possible terrorist attack following similar concerns for Nigeria
United States officials have warned South Africa’s government of a possible terrorist attack at events with large gatherings — days after alerting Nigeria of a similar attack. The U.S. embassy in South Africa posted an alert on its website today, warning of possible attacks in Johannesburg. The embassy warned citizens…
Report: Black-owned businesses decline in South Africa, estimated under 30%
Black-owned businesses in South Africa have been plummeting in recent years, and a new report indicates it has now dropped below 30%. Black ownership fell 1.5%, according to the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Commission’s annual report for 2021 obtained by Bloomberg. The report also indicated Black management control also…
United Nations experts warn of rising xenophobia in South Africa
Days before Nelson Mandela International Day, which is celebrated today, United Nations experts shared a warning about rising xenophobic sentiments and violence in South Africa. A group called “Special Rapporteurs,” said on Friday that xenophobic mobilization in South Africa is broader and deeper than it may appear, and has become…
State funeral held for 21 South Africans who died in nightclub
A state funeral was held in South Africa for 21 people, all under 18 years of age, who mysteriously died at a bar late last month. The funeral was held Wednesday in the coastal town of East London. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was one of the hundreds of people…
Gas poisoning suspected in deaths of 21 people at South Africa nightclub
Officials announced Wednesday that an autopsy had been performed on most of the victims who mysteriously collapsed and died at a South Africa nightclub early Sunday morning. One source reportedly said results of the autopsy were still pending but the recovered bodies had a strong odor, and gas poisoning was…
22 people found dead in South Africa nightclub
Authorities have reported that 22 people were found dead early Sunday morning at a nightclub in South Africa. The mysterious deaths have created an uproar in East London where the young people died. The victims reportedly died after collapsing while dancing, and some mid conversations. The deaths were initially reported…
White “pastor” in South Africa convicted of treason in plot to kill thousands of Black people, overthrow government
A White “pastor” in South Africa was convicted of treason on Monday as part of an insidious plot to overthrow the government and kill scores of Black people by poisoning water supplies. The so-called “pastor” was arrested in 2019 after South African authorities discovered the plot, which involved multiple cells…