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Erin Conway-Smith

Johannesburg, South Africa
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Johannesburg-based correspondent for @TheEconomist + bits for others. Previously in Beijing. Grew up in Thunder Bay. www.instagram.com/erinconwaysmith
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How Far Can Populism Go in South Africa?

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By Erin Conway-Smith
| Foreign Affairs
Philimon Bulawayo / REUTERS The Rise of Julius Malema Julius Malema, the enfant terrible of South African politics, vows that his enemies have nowhere to hide. Racist white farmers, corrupt politicians, the rich and the powerful—all are targets in his new television commercial as he leads his radical far-left Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) into South Africa’s May 8th general elections.
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How Far Can Populism Go in South Africa?

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By Erin Conway-Smith
| Foreign Affairs
Julius Malema, the enfant terrible of South African politics, vows that his enemies have nowhere to hide. Racist white farmers, corrupt politicians, the rich and the powerful—all are targets in his new television commercial as he leads his radical far-left Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) into South Africa’s May 8th general elections.
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Meet the South African comedian replacing Jon Stewart on The Daily Show

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By Erin Conway-Smith
| The World from PRX
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Meet the newest face of The Daily Show, a South African stand-up comedian who cheekily strolls out on stage to the tune of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight." Trevor Noah, 31, is one of this country's most popular comedians, a talented impressionist known for his sharp takes on race and politics. He started appearing on Jon Stewart's wildly popular fake news show late last year.
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