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De Klerk’s paradoxical presence

Article David Smith - 12 Feb 2020

Although leaders of the reconciliation era accept South Africa's last white president, younger politicians are not as forgiving

How will Cyril use his Obama moment?

Article Richard Calland - 23 Mar 2018

The president will be judged on how he navigates the turbulent political and economic headwinds

Russia rocked by renewed mass anti-Putin rally

Article Anna Smolchenko - 25 Dec 2011

Russia came to terms with its second mass opposition rally within a month which was even bigger and more sharply critical of strongman Vladimir Putin.

The earthquake still shaking the world

Article Stuart Williams - 24 Dec 2011

The cataclysmic collapse 20 years ago of the Soviet Union unleashed conflict, instability and poverty that are still felt today.

Gorbachev: ‘I should have quit sooner’

Article Staff Reporter - 19 Aug 2011

The former president of the Soviet Union looks back at his role in the Communist Party.

Gorbachev tells Putin not to run for president

Article Dmitry Zaks - 2 Mar 2011

Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev marked his 80th birthday on Wednesday by advising Vladimir Putin against running for president.

Gorbachev ‘proud’ of role in fall of Berlin Wall

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Nov 2009

Mikhail Gorbachev said on Tuesday that he was proud of his role in the fall of the Berlin Wall 20 years ago.

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Fikile has a daring plan for taxis

Thanduxolo Jika & Mail Guardian Correspondent - 13 Aug 2020

The transport minister presented to the ANC’s top body a proposal to establish a bank for taxi operators and to subsidise the industry

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