The New York Times – Travel:
Visits to three green spaces in and around the South African city reveal a shift in the country’s botanical world, which has long been seen as the province of the white population.
Category: Apartheid (Policy)
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Exploring South Africa’s Black Wine Scene
The New York Times – Travel:
White South Africans control a vast majority of the country’s wine industry. But it’s growing increasingly possible to support Black winemakers and owners.
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Gerrie Coetzee, 67, Afrikaner Boxing Champ Who Fought Apartheid, Dies
The New York Times – Sports:
He won the World Boxing Association title in 1983, became a symbol of racial comity and showed a surprising gentleness in public.
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‘We Are Here Because of Him’: The Runner Who Defied Apartheid
The New York Times – Sports:
In the dying days of South Africa’s apartheid regime, pioneering Black runners helped transform the Comrades Marathon into the race it is today, one that reflects the country around it.
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Once Again, Tennis Is Disrupted by Politics
The New York Times – Sports:
The sport has a long history of disputes, especially over apartheid. This year Wimbledon has banned Russian and Belarusian players.
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Where Have You Gone, Arthur Ashe? LIV Tour Golfers Need You.
The New York Times – Sports:
Our columnist asks whether players who have defected to the Saudi-financed golf series will use their platform to bring awareness to human rights violations. Don’t hold your breath.
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Should Russian Athletes Be Barred From Competition?
The New York Times – Sports:
Our columnist examines whether the soft power of sport should be wielded against Russia, penalizing athletes with little or no say in its actions.