Contentious Chinese cotton sparks celebs’ brand boycott
Lay Zhang, Jackson Wang and Wang Yibo are three well-known celebrities from China and Hong Kong. But in March, the trio made headlines for...
Hey Cyril, the family’s got some questions for you …
These days, the only interesting thing about the country’s occasional family meetings is working out whether our aunties on Whatsapp have got the time...
This is what JZ must answer for
“No one has told me what I have done wrong. No one has been able to furnish what I’ve done. If I’ve done something...
Uganda Elections: People are scared but they are willing to vote
On January 14, people in Uganda head to the polls to vote in the country’s elections. But with internet shutdowns, opposition intimidation and a...
Here’s what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine
We spoke to Fatima Hassan, founder and head of the Health Justice Initiative (HJI) on what South Africans need to know about the vaccine.
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What vaccine hoarding will mean for international travel
As the world continues to grapple with the Covid-19 pandemic, the news of the vaccine has been the one source of good news. But...
New review report identifies crossroads for South Africa’s social justice sector
An in depth review of South Africa’s social justice sector that seeks to trace the development of the sector in the post-apartheid era has...
Thinking out loud: Why do we kneel before charlatans in the...
Kelly Mutizira reflects on the lure of pastors who preach the prosperity gospel.
When Shepherd Bushiri also known as Major 1 or Prophet Shepherd Bushiri,...
Ending Extreme Poverty: We speak to three unemployed women to understand...
A new household survey has The National Income Dynamics Study (NIDS) Coronavirus Rapid Mobile Survey (CRAM) recently revealed the extent of unemployment and hunger...
A guide to protecting your big ideas in 2020
The controversy surrounding the concept of Somizi’s popular show, Dinner at Somizi’s has not yet been resolved but it has stressed the importance of...
Calls for international cooperation against corporate exploitation
From September 18 to 22 the Progressive International (PI) are hosting their inaugural summit. The summit seeks to tackle what the organisation has dubbed...
If you’re struggling you may be eligible for relief on your...
Ling Shepherd found out how you can access indigent relief in the City of Cape Town.
One thing lockdown has taught us, is that the...
It’s 2020 and Bantu Steve Biko is more relevant than ever
September 12 marks 43 years since the death of Bantu Stephen Biko. His murder robbed us of one of our greatest minds. But his...
All South Africa’s commissions of inquiry listed
The ongoing Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, has left many of us aghast. Come on. It must be nice to...
Bonteheuwel Development Forum take on #JerusalemaChallenge
The Bonteheuwel Development Forum (BHDF) have used the Jerusalema Challenge to raise awareness about the issues facing their community.
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In a video released on Women’s...
I don’t have exes
A personal essay by Thembelihle Ngcai
I’m the only disabled person in my family. I was one of the very few visibly disabled people...
Global Support For Kashmir – One Year Since Lockdown
To mark one year since the Kashmir lockdown, several activists from around the world have shared messages of solidarity for the people of Kashmir.
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Two Blasts Rip Through Beirut But Lebanon Is Already Broken
“An accident waiting to happen” that’s how Habib Battah, a journalist in Beirut speaking to Al Jazeera described Lebanon. The country is reeling from...
When Disabilities And Inequality Meet In A Pandemic
What happens to the poor during self quarantine? And what happens to the disabled who don’t have support? What happens when you are both?...
South Africa: The Reality of Providing Safe Abortion During A National...
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While South Africa’s lockdown regulations rules clearly state that abortion services are to continue throughout, some were turned back. Here’s how Kgaladi...
