Milton Nkosi

Olympic and Paralympic running star Oscar Pistorius stands during court proceedings at the Pretoria Magistrates court.

In a historic moment, Oscar Pistorius’ five-year sentence is handed down by a black female judge

Justice

South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius was sentenced on Tuesday to five years in prison for killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. The case also held symbolic meaning as a popular white athlete was sentenced by a black female judge.

The Oscar Pistorius murder trial has captured the public eye and divided public opinion

Conflict & Justice

The Oscar Pistorius murder trial has captured the public eye and divided public opinion

Conflict & Justice
Soweto

In Soweto, Nelson Mandela was a hero… and also a neighbor

Global Politics

12,000 Miners Fired in South Africa

Global Politics
The World

South African President’s Provocative Portrait Vandalized

Global Politics

A portrait of South Africa’s president, Jacob Zuma, was vandalized Tuesday at a gallery in Johannesburg.

African National Congress Fires Youth League Leader Julius Malema

Conflict & Justice

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress exiled its controversial Youth League leader Julius Malema to the political wilderness Thursday. Marco Werman gets more from South African journalist, Milton Nkosi, who’s covering the story.