EP 9 Dr Gerald Horne on Afrophobia and The South Africa Conspiracy | An African News Review Special

South Africa is once again convulsed by violence, but this time, the target isn't apartheid's old guard. It's other Africans. Migrants, refugees, and Black foreign nationals are being hunted, beaten, and driven from their homes in a wave of Afrophobic terror.

In this special hour-long edition of African News Review, Adesoji Iginla, Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq. sit down with renowned historian Dr Gerald Horne, author of White Supremacy Confronted and Blows Against the Empire, who discusses the complex history and current political situation in South Africa, exploring themes of imperialism, white supremacy, and global alliances.

He provides deep insights into how historical forces shape present-day xenophobia, economic struggles, and political shifts. Drawing on Dr Horne's decades of scholarship on the global structures of white supremacy and the long history of anti-imperialist resistance, we trace the line from colonial-era "divide and rule" tactics to the economic precarity and political scapegoating fueling today's violence.

We examine this crisis through the Pan-African analytical tradition, refusing easy answers and confronting the structures that benefit when Africans turn on each other.

Takeaways

*Historical roots of xenophobia in South Africa
*Impact of imperialism and white supremacy on current politics
*Role of global alliances and US influence in South Africa
*The rise and fall of ANC leadership and internal conflicts
*Economic challenges and land redistribution debates
*The influence of international actors like Elon Musk and Western countries
*Parallels between anti-blackness in the US and South Africa
*The importance of international solidarity and alliances

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Guests and Topic
03:01 Understanding the Current Situation in South Africa
05:12 Historical Context of South Africa's Challenges
08:03 The Role of Leadership in South Africa's Crisis
10:37 Global Influences on South Africa's Political Landscape
13:16 Xenophobia and Its Historical Roots
16:13 Parallels of Anti-Blackness in South Africa and the U.S.
18:36 The Impact of Media and Representation
21:20 The Future of Black Identity and Citizenship
24:11 Concluding Thoughts on Global Anti-Blackness
27:56 Global Parallels: The Struggles of the Dispossessed
31:01 Reparations and Global Alliances: A Call to Action
34:05 The Dangers Facing African Americans Today
35:37 Education and Economic Challenges for Black Communities
37:33 The Need for International Alliances
39:09 Opposition and the Risks of Activism
40:26 Addressing Xenophobia and Economic Desperation
43:19 The Role of Civil Society in Global Issues
45:43 Capital Mobility vs Labour Mobility: A South African Perspective
47:06 Strategies for Preempting Systemic Adaptation

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