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Tormented: Former Security Branch operative Paul Erasmus aims to tell the truth about what happened during the apartheid years. (Paul Botes/M&G)
AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS

Inside the Security Branch: Torture between brandy and boerewors

A former SB operative, Paul Erasmus, talks about the torture of a young trade unionist, Neil Aggett, and the machinations at John Vorster Square

  • Janet Smith
12 min read
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was a lifelong revolutionary and dedicated member of the ANC
ANC

Memories of mama keep the past alive

The liberation struggle’s most fearless fighter is remembered by comrades and strangers alike

  • Janet Smith
8 min read
Anti-government protests in Togo were cited as the reason for cancelling the Africa-Israel Summit.
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU

Togo deals blow to Israel’s Africa quest

The Africa-Israel summit in Lomé is postponed as citizens protest Tongo president’s repressive rule.

  • Janet Smith
4 min read
Netanyahu wants to secure the support of as many African countries as it can get to
AFRICAN UNION

Israel joins the new Scramble for Africa

It is hoping to sway African countries so that it can have a seat at the African Union table

  • Janet Smith
8 min read