'I Just Do My Own Thing': Walter Williams, RIP
The self-described "crazy-ass man" and libertarian economist focused on government's role in perpetuating racial inequality.
South Africa
Does Classical Liberalism Have a Chance in South Africa?
The long-ruling African National Congress is on its way to losing power, but could go with the "Zimbabwe option."
In Praise of Jurisdictional Competition: The Case of Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa
Zambia sees Zimbabwe's economic missteps as South Africa looks to repeat them.
South African President Wants To Be More Like Zimbabwe
Jacob Zuma promising accelerated "land reform."
Meet Johannesburg's New Libertarian Mayor
Herman Mashaba is something new in South Africa. But can a black pro-market politician make real changes?
Washington Post and Matthew Sheffield Dig a Deeper Hole While Grudgingly Correcting Clumsy Falsehoods About Reason (UPDATED)
Maybe the third time will be the charm for blaming Donald Trump on libertarians
South African Ruling Party Suffers Worst Results Yet in Local Elections
The African National Congress has dominated since the end of apartheid.
Anti-Immigrant Mob Kills At Least 5 in South Africa
President condemns violence, xenophobia, says he understands concerns about more shops being run by "foreign nationals"
When Joe Biden Loved Defying the President's Foreign Policy
Back in 1986, the then-senator led the charge against Ronald Reagan's treatment of South Africa
Brazil Prepares for World Cup by Seizing Homes, Chasing Vendors Away; Protesters Respond With a World Cup of Their Own
An alt-World Cup in the favelas.
South African Opposition Groups Uniting Around Candidacy of Anti-Apartheid Activist for President
Mamphela Ramphele challenging alleged rapist and AIDS denier Jacob Zuma for the South African presidency
South African Government Orders Removal of Bronze Rabbit in Mandela Statue
Reportedly inserted by sculptors to indicate the sculpture was made quickly
The Third Lesson of Nelson Mandela
With great foreign intervention comes flawed moral reasoning.
Fake Mandela Memorial Interpreter Hospitalized
Seeking psychiatric treatment, according to his wife
Nelson Mandela Buried in Childhood Village
Lowering of casket in Qunu not attended by the media at the request of his family
Fake South African Sign Language Interpreter: I'm a "Champion" Signer, Also Scizophrenic, Prone to Fits of Violence
Had been previously flagged as a fake signer
Nelson Mandela Wasn't Radical Enough
Although he and his movement eliminated apartheid, they left in place a government powerful enough to control the economic system to the detriment of working people.
Sign Language Interpreter at Mandela Memorial Claims He Was Hallucinating
Experts say Thamsanqa Jantjie's gestures meant nothing
South Africans Say Farewell as Mandela's Body Lies in State
As many as 2,000 to pay direct respects over next three days
Thousands Attend Mandela Memorial Despite Rain
Being held at the FNB stadium in Johannesburg
Prostitute Accused of Killing US Consulate Worker in South Africa Claims Self-Defense
Says the man, Christopher Norman Bates, "went psycho" on her