South Africa Series: Foreign Policy - From Mugabe to Israel/Palestine

Step into the vibrant landscape of South Africa with us in this captivating podcast series. As 30 million citizens cast their votes in the historic 7th general election on May 29, 2024, marking three decades since the end of apartheid, we delve deep into the heart of the nation's journey.

Join our insightful discussion with Keanen Isaacs, a researcher at South Africa History Online and currently pursuing a Master's degree at Witwatersrand University in Gauteng, South Africa.

The Presidents: Mandela, Mbeki, Zuma & Ramaphosa

Foreign Policy: From Mugabe to Isreal/Plestine

South African Election '24: What you need to know

Excerpts:

Africa 4 Palestine YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5TiUhhm7cQ

African Students Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mvh_QDn0azY

(00:00) Intro

(01:34) What is the post-apartheid South African foreign policy brand ?

(02:46) Mbeki- I am An African Speech

(08:31) Zuma's shift to the east

(09:09) Sudanese dictator - Omar Al Bashir let loose

(10:58) South Africa takes Israel to the ICJ

(12:50) A human rights foreign policy

(14:30) South Africa on Russia-Ukraine War

(22:00) Why was South Africa soft on Mugabe ?

(24:10) The Xenophobia question

(27:58) South Africa and Palestine historic ties

(29:28) Mandela on Isreal Palestine in 1990

(39:23) SA dealing in conflicts in Africa

(43:44) South Africa's African agenda at the UN Security Council