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Some young South Africans have begun to question Nelson Mandela's legacy, and the choices made in the transition to democracy... more
In the second part of our special series What happened to Nelson Mandela's South Africa?, marking 30 years of democracy... more
It was a moment many South Africans never believed they'd live to see. On 10 May 1994, Nelson Mandela was inaugurated... more
It's been 30 years since Nelson Mandela was elected president of South Africa and the country's brutal and deadly apartheid... more
For almost 15 years, scientists have debated whether the Anthropocene should be an official geological epoch marking the profound influence... more
We’re bringing you an extra episode this week from Don’t Call Me Resilient, another podcast from The Conversation. Hosted by Vinita... more
Our experiences of the world are diverse, often changing as we move across borders from one country to another. They... more
As the climate crisis gets ever more severe, the fossil fuel industry is struggling to recruit new talent. And now... more
As Russians head to the polls for presidential elections, conspiracy theories are swirling everywhere. In this episode we speak to... more
High heels, lace and handbags. In recent decades, there’s been a huge shift in the role of North Korean women... more