Mark Gevisser

Oct 23, 2024 | almendron.com | Mark Gevisser

1. On July 18—Nelson Mandela’s birthday—the president of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, opened a parliament where, for the first time since the advent of democracy thirty years ago, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) was not in the majority. The ANC had led Black South Africans in the struggle against apartheid and brokered the historic settlement that brought the party to power in 1994.

Oct 23, 2024 | nybooks.com | Mark Gevisser

1. On July 18—Nelson Mandela’s birthday—the president of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, opened a parliament where, for the first time since the advent of democracy thirty years ago, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) was not in the majority. The ANC had led Black South Africans in the struggle against apartheid and brokered the historic settlement that brought the party to power in 1994.

Jun 12, 2024 | theguardian.com | Mark Gevisser |Graeme Rooney. Originally

We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: Much progress has been made in attitudes towards sexual equality and gender identity – but in many places a dramatic backlash by conservative forces has followed.

Apr 26, 2024 | mg.co.za | Mark Gevisser

History is a cruel but effective teacher. As the 2024 polls rapidly come into view, we decided to dedicate space to the eternal journalism committed by our colleagues of the past. Thirty years ago they were given the formidable task of documenting the election that would take South Africa into democracy. This is their work. We both celebrate it and look to it for lessons to guide our own responsibilities next month.

Sep 19, 2023 | msn.com | Mark Gevisser

International health ministers agreed to prioritize the development of climate-friendly healthcare systems and advocate for climate finance, at a meeting in New York on Monday. Organized by the World Health Organization and the COP28 Presidency, health leaders discussed the dangerous intersection between climate and health, part of the kick-off events to New York Climate Week held annually during the United Nations General Assembly.