TOKYO—Athing Mu of the United States won the gold medal in the Olympic women’s 800 meters final on Tuesday, her country’s first victory in the event in more than half a century, as her compatriot Raevyn Rogers grabbed bronze. The absence of South Africa’s double champion Caster Semenya, ruled ineligible due to heightened testosterone levels,…
Teenager Mu Ends Long American Wait for 800 Meters Gold
August 3, 2021
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South Africa Crisis: A Warning to the West of the Dangers of Critical Race Theory
July 30, 2021
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Recent civil unrest in South Africa—which has claimed over 300 lives—should serve as a warning to Western nations of the dangers of socialism, wealth redistribution, and affirmative action. A former member of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) has warned that despite the lofty goals of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and African socialism, the consequences…
Violence in South Africa Occurs Amid Signs of Resilience: Analysts
News Analysis JOHANNESBURG—He didn’t have to say anything, the looter wearing black jeans, sneakers slippery with soda, and a sweat-and-dirt-stained white t-shirt. It was already shining in his eyes. But as he left the burning mall, he laughed. “For the first time in my life, I feel free,” he told The Epoch Times. He was 20, he said. So, he’d never known…
Chinese Businesses Targeted in South Africa Riots, Expert Says Beijing Might Be to Blame
July 16, 2021
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As civil unrest continues in South Africa, Chinese businesses have been targeted. One China observer believes that the anti-China sentiment could be fueled by the Chinese regime’s expanding global influence and human rights abuses. Violence broke out in the country after former President Jacob Zuma was given a 15-month jail term last week for contempt…
‘It’s a War Zone’: South African Army Activates All Reserve Members Amid Widespread Looting
The South African government activated all army reserves and will deploy up to 25,000 troops to quell deadly civil unrest, looting, and rioting across the country. The country’s defense minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, told Parliament she had “now submitted a request for deployment of about 25,000 members” and other members to the president, Cyril Ramaphosa, according to…
South Africa Looking Into Deploying More Military to Quell Unrest
The South African government is looking into expanding the deployment of the military after days of looting and violence, President Cyril Ramaphosa said, according to a statement from his office on Wednesday. Ramaphosa made the comments during consultations with the leaders of political parties on ways to address the ongoing unrest. The leaders urged him…
South African Mother Throws Baby to Safety From Burning Building
JOHANNESBURG—A 2-year-old girl survived unharmed after her mother threw her to safety as they escaped a burning high-rise building in the South African city of Durban during protests. The mother, 26-year-old Naledi Manyoni, told Reuters on Wednesday that she had been on the 16th floor when the fire started on Tuesday. She ran down the…
Death Toll Rises to 26 as Violence, Looting Spreads in South Africa
Authorities in South Africa said that rioting and looting continued on Tuesday, with the death toll rising to 32 as the military and police have struggled to deal with the violence across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provinces. The violence appeared to have been sparked by former President Jacob Zuma’s arrest for being in contempt of court, starting with…
South Africa to Deploy Army to Quell Violence as Ex-Leader Zuma Faces Court
JOHANNESBURG—South Africa will deploy soldiers to quell the violence that erupted in the wake of former president Jacob Zuma’s jailing, the military said on Monday, after days of riots and looting left at least six people dead. Disturbances worsened as Zuma challenged his 15-month prison term in the country’s top court after weekend unrest by…
South Africa Deploys Army to Quell Unrest Linked to Zuma Jailing
JOHANNESBURG—South Africa deployed soldiers on Monday to quell violence that erupted in the wake of former president Jacob Zuma’s jailing, after days of riots left at least six people dead. Police said disturbances had intensified and 219 people were arrested as the controversial ex-leader challenged his 15-month prison term in the country’s top court. Smoke…
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