The Big Fat Naughty Cat | Discussion | Instilling the culture of reading in children
The Big Fat Naughty Cat is a book that is written by 14 year old Buhle Mthethwa. The young author’s mission is to instill the culture of reading in her…
Robertson Clashes | Foreign nationals fight over jobs
Violent clashes erupted between Zimbabwean and Lesotho nationals in the Western Cape over employment on farms. It has been alleged that Zimbabweans are taking jobs from Lesotho nationals on local…
Polio Vaccination | Nine million children to be vaccinated
A polio immunisation campaign is underway in four African countries. Africa was declared free of wild poliovirus in 2020. But Malawi detected a case in February. Now more than nine…
African Peer Review Mechanism | Discussion | A step closer to independent ratings agency
International credit ratings agencies Moody’s, Fitch and Standard and Poor, have often been accused of bias and being harsh on African countries. This has prompted African leaders to call for…
Human Righta Month | Celebrating human rights day amid high unemployment, rising cost of living
With Human Rights Day events set to take place across the country, South Africans have an opportunity to reflect on the human rights achieved since the advent of democracy. However,…
Residents on vacant land near Esselen Park want evictions halted
Residents living on vacant land near Esselen Park in Ekurhuleni have threatened to shut down entrances leading into the Tembisa township. If evictions by the Ekurhuleni Metro Police continue, community…
Former health minister Zweli Mkhize starts new bid to set aside SIU report
Former health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize is taking the SIU head-on. Last year, the SIU found Mkhize may have contravened the Public Finance Management Act and referred him and his…
UN to probe 142 individual in South Sudan for war crimes
The United Nations Human Rights Council has drawn up a list of 142 individuals to be investigated for gross human rights abuses in South Sudan. Last month, the rights body…
Human Rights Month | Women and children move to urban areas in search of a better future
Towns like Mthatha are experiencing an increase of women and their children migrating from rural areas in search of a better life. They are driven by poverty but only manage…
Special unit set up to deal with ‘construction mafia’
A special unit is being set up in the SAPS to deal with the so-called ‘construction mafia’. The announcement was made by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The group uses fear and…