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The Truth About Political Prisoners and Apartheid

"Our revenge will be the laughter of our children" - Bobby Sands, Irish Republican Army

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - When examining the politics of hunger, we find the most selfless people in the history of mankind. It is the most extreme type of peace activism. Urging entertainers not to support states that ethnically cleanse populations, is small in comparison.

An Israeli law called Administrative Detention tends to inspire hunger strikes and that silent suffering is loud... very loud.

Hospital Christmas for Mandela as Rumours Fly

Former President Nelson Mandela will spend Christmas Day in hospital, the presidency has announced.

(JOHANNESBURG BBC) - The iconic figure has been hospitalized in Pretoria since December 8.

The length of his stay, and obfuscations from government about his exact whereabouts, has caused concern among South Africans.

Diplomatic Impunity?
Why Suspected War Criminals should not be Diplomats

South Africa reportedly declined to receive Sri Lanka war crime suspect General Silva.

(JOHANNESBURG) - It was recently reported that Sri Lanka intended to deploy suspected war criminal, General Shavendra Silva, to South Africa to take up the post of deputy ambassador.

Southern Africa Litigation Centre and other groups submitted a briefing paper to South African President Jacob Zuma, outlining the legal implications of recognising General Silva.

South African Presidency Refers School Racism Matter to Basic Education Ministry

Hindus form a considerable part of South Africa population.

(RENO, NV) - In South Africa, one grade-three student faced racial and derogatory slurs for the last three years from the teacher in front of classmates for wearing a religious string and was asked to remove it.

When he complained, he was told to hide the red string with a jersey.

Hindus-Jews-Buddhists Seek Probe Into Racism in South Africa Schools After Gauteng Incidents

Hindus form a considerable part of South Africa population.

(RENO, NV) - In view of the reported incidents of racism in Boksburg (Gauteng) school, Hindus-Jews-Buddhists have asked for nationwide investigation into the prevalence of racism in South Africa schools.

According to reports, one grade-three student faced racial and derogatory slurs for the last three years (it started when he was in grade one) from the teacher in front of classmates for wearing the religious string and was asked to remove it.

South Africa Authorities Resort to Apartheid Tactics to Incriminate Innocent Protesters

The trial judge convicted 14 activists, even though he acknowledged that they did not carry out the killing.

(JOHANNESBURG, South Africa) - When we decided to launch a campaign against the use of joint enterprise to convict innocent men, women and children, in our infancy we were called 'Common Purpose' which is the other term used for the principal of joint enterprise.

After early teething problems we decided on Joint Enterprise: Not Guilty by Association and JENGbA was founded.

New Song: `One for the People` by Agron Belica

"This song celebrates the unsung heroes who work for a better, fairer, and more just world..." - Agron Belica

(BOSTON) - Agron's new song, 'One for the People' celebrates those intrepid souls who fight for the human rights of others.

Don't think for a moment that Agron isn't firmly engaged in this fight for justice on a personal level, in fact he is a field grade officer as I see it...

Travis Logie Shreds at Billabong Rio Pro in Brazil

This Durban, South African, Logie is the newest addition on the tour and everyone is taking notice.

(AMERICA DO SUL / SALEM) - Travis Logie was ripping it up today at the Billabong Rio Pro in Brazil today. Riding SUPERbrand Surfboards by Nuno Matta shaped in Portugal, this South African pro is one of the top riders competing in the circuit on European surfboards.

The world's top-ranked professional surfers are competing in this annual event that is the focus of the industry and sport and will continue to be over the next six days.

South Africa`s `Die Antwoord` is The Answer

Cape Town's Zef culture delivers a band like nothing you have ever seen.

(SALEM) - South Africa has changed in recent years- since it banned racist laws that made Blacks second-class citizens.

Now we get to see the manifestation of apartheid's aftermath - welcome to Die Antwoord, Afrikaans for 'The Answer'.

South Africa: Govt, Sri Lanka Discuss Sustainable Political Settlement

Sri Lanka will implement its LLRC and an impartial, inclusive and transparent mechanism to deal decisively with questions of accountability and justice.

(PRETORIA, South Africa BUA News) - International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, hosted her counterpart from Sri Lanka, Gamini Lakshman Peiris, on Monday, to discuss bilateral relations and the peace process in that country.

Peres briefed Nkoana-Mashabane on plans to implement the recommendations of the Sri Lankan Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) relating to human rights...