How Will South Africa Fare Without Nelson Mandela?

The World’s Alex Gallafent reports from Johannesburg that South Africans are thinking about how to move on after the former leader dies. Some say that currrent leaders need to draw more from Mandela’s political legacy and exemplary personal ethics. Others say it’s time to move on.

Zapiro’s Take on Sacked ANC Youth Leader Julius Malema

Now-sacked ANC Youth Leader Julius Malema is a frequent subject of Zapiro, South Africa’s most famous satirist.

African National Congress Fires Youth League Leader Julius Malema

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress exiled its controversial Youth League leader Julius Malema to the political wilderness Thursday. Marco Werman gets more from South African journalist, Milton Nkosi, who’s covering the story.

Voters Sour on South Africa’s Ruling Party

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South African held municipal elections Wednesday. Early results suggest that a growing number of people are becoming disenchanted with the country’s ruling party, the ANC. Anders Kelto reports. Download MP3

Retracing the steps of Nelson Mandela

Today’s Geo Quiz retraces the steps Nelson Mandela took 20 years ago today. South Africans haven’t forgotten the momentous day when Mandela walked out of prison a free man. Wherever he went, crowds gathered in the streets hoping for a glimpse of the great man. And Mandela himself could hardly contain his joy, according to ANC member Hilda Ndude…

The Reunion: Release of Nelson Mandela

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The BBC reunites the core negotiators and key campaigners involved in the secret talks which ultimately led to the release of Nelson Mandela from prison in 1990. From Archbishop Desmond Tutu to the former head of South Africa’s National Intelligence Service, it’s an encounter which may seem unlikely. But a surprisingly easy-going discussion ensues, in this fascinating piece of radio originally produced for the BBC’s domestic UK audience.Download MP3

ANC wins in South Africa (4:30)

Katy Clark speaks with the BBC’s Mohammed Alie in South Africa about the result of parliamentary elections there. The big winner appears to be the ruling African national Congress.

Global Hit (8:15)

Tomorrow is election day in South Africa. The ruling party, the African National Congress, is expected to retain power. That likely means the ANC’s controversial leader, Jacob Zuma, would become president. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with author Alex Russell about his new book, “Bring Me My Machine Gun: The Battle for the Soul of South [...]