June 25, 2019

Some decry Botswana’s enlightened High Court judgement on gay sex. But studies show that homosexuality existed — and was tolerated — across pre-colonial Africa.

Vito Palazzolo, previously based in the Western Cape, was once viewed as one of the most powerful figures in the Italian mafia, Cosa Nostra, and was suspected of having ties to top local politicians and police. Now, after decades of chasing, Italian authorities are moving in on money linked to him in South Africa.