Johannesburg (South Africa)

A Journey on South Africa’s Blue Train

On a trip from Cape Town to Pretoria, a reporter grapples with the whiplash of traveling through South Africa’s two worlds, from majestic mountains to struggling shantytowns.

By John Eligon and Lee-Ann Olwage

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Thandiswa Mazwai Is the Voice of South Africa’s First Post-Apartheid Generation

Thandiswa Mazwai has sung of South Africa’s highs and lows since the country became a multiracial democracy 30 years ago. “My calling is to sing the people’s joy, to sing the people’s sadness.”

By Lynsey Chutel

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Chris Brown’s Concerts Draw Protest in South Africa

Women’s rights activists have petitioned for the singer to be denied a visa for two shows in South Africa, where gender-based violence is high.

By Hannah Uguru

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Zahara, a South African Music Icon, Dies at 36

A self-taught guitarist who sang in English and Xhosa, she was a prominent figure in contemporary Afro-soul known for her heartfelt voice.

By John Yoon