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Civil rights icon Jesse Jackson, who passed away at 84, transformed American politics and paved the way for Barack Obama's presidency. His decades of activism, from ending apartheid to registering millions of voters, showed how one voice can change history.
Jesse Jackson, the legendary civil rights leader who worked alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and spent decades fighting for equality worldwide, has passed away at 84. His voice and vision inspired millions and helped shape the United Nations' work against racism and apartheid.
New research from the University of Cambridge shows how South Africans are moving off the electricity grid in three distinct ways, but the trend is exposing deep inequalities that echo the country's apartheid past. The findings offer crucial insights for cities worldwide facing similar energy transitions.
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On February 11, 1990, Nelson Mandela walked out of prison after 27 years, changing South Africa forever. Thousands gathered to witness the moment that would reshape a nation.
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The iconic Market Theatre, which defied apartheid to become South Africa's home of liberation theatre, is marking half a century with a year of powerful performances. Born from a bold vision in 1976, just days after the Soweto uprising, the venue continues championing stories that matter.