Red Menace Apartheid in South Africa: An Investigation
Dec 14, 2023
A deep dive into South African apartheid, exploring its origins, the Boer Wars, the political economy, indigenous resistance, the end of formal apartheid, and its ongoing legacy. The podcast also compares apartheid to Israeli settler colonialism and discusses the role of nonviolent protests and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The speakers analyze the systemic embedding of apartheid, discuss the use of 'genocide' in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and express gratitude to their listeners.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Introduction, Overview, and History of Colonialism in South Africa
02:02 • 4min
Dutch Settlement and British Conflict in South Africa
06:20 • 4min
Colonial Oppression and Rise of Apartheid
10:04 • 26min
The Historical Context of Apartheid in South Africa
36:13 • 20min
Apartheid and Resistance: From Exploitation to Liberation
56:05 • 16min
US Cold War Policy & Africa's Decolonization Struggles
01:12:33 • 25min
The Role of Pressure and Nonviolent Protests in the South African Liberation Struggle
01:37:51 • 3min
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa
01:40:23 • 18min
The Legacy of Apartheid in South Africa and Israel
01:58:19 • 31min
Analysis of Apartheid and its Structural Embedding
02:28:58 • 2min
Understanding the Use of 'Genocide' in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
02:31:24 • 3min
Discussion on Episodes, Relevant Topics, and Gratitude to Listeners
02:34:39 • 4min