1994-

An illustrated biography of Nelson Mandela, a political activist who was imprisoned 28 years, and the first president of South Africa after apartheid.

Describes how the 1995 rugby World Cup helped Nelson Mandela unite the country of South Africa and bring about the end to the country's apartheid and bitter racial tensions.

Explores the political history of South Africa from the 1990s with the fall of the apartheid regime until the beginning of the twenty-first century, and discusses Nelson Mandela's rule, the leadership of Thabo Mbeki, Jacob Zuma's political campaign to become President of South Africa in the 2009 general election.

A memoir in which "Washington Post" correspondent Lynne Duke discusses her experiences as bureau chief in Johannesburg, South Africa, and provides an account of some of the major stories to come out of Africa in the 1990s.

Looks at the issues facing South Africa in the post-apartheid era. Explores the long road to South Africa's hard-won peace and the country's struggles to bring an end to the economic hardships and psychological pain caused by apartheid. (51 min.).

Presents an account of the author's experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer in South Africa.

Examines the history of the ethnic conflict in Northern Ireland, including current issues.

Gives background data and historical information on the issues of apartheid in South Africa.

In their own words, a variety of teenagers from South Africa talk about their years growing up under apartheid, and about the changes now occurring in their country.