Jamal Khashoggi And Bridging The Gap Between Fact And Fiction
In what has been described as a premeditated murder by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Riyadh's explanation for Jamal Khashoggi's death is riddled with...
Modern day slavery in cocoa farming: The guilt behind eating chocolate
The truth about the chocolate industry might leave a bitter taste in your mouth. Chocolate is a billion-dollar industry but it is not necessarily...
“Under Capitalism, No Black Person Ever Dies By ‘Natural Causes’”
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Whether we are aware of it or not, we see Black people as living synonymous with labour, especially through a white gaze in this...
Detained human rights activists in Tanzania could face “forced anal examsâ€
Tanzanian police have approached a court seeking an order granting them permission to perform "forced anal tests" on lawyers and activists in custody for...
Poverty Shaming has no place in South Africa
The unemployment rate in South Africa is at 32.6%. The pandemic worsened employment opportunities as many industries were affected adversely. Added to this are...
#StopRacismAtPretoriaGirlsHigh is just one example of the frustration of black learners...
Where the blue of heaven is deepest. Every person who attended Pretoria High School for Girls knows the opening to the school song. But...
#JusticeForCapeFlats: Here’s Why People Are Turning Their Avis Orange
Over the past few weeks, orange profile pictures have appeared on social media in South Africa, apparently inspired by a similar campaign from Sudan,...
Bunny Chows And Guptas: The Heritage Of South African Indians
The bunny chow: a dish ingrained in the fabric of South African culture. So much so that its successor, the kota, has been credited...
#sexistSA: I am not obliged to be attracted to you
AAISHA DADI PATEL asked students at Wits University to share their experiences of everyday harassment and sexism. This is what she found.
Have you experienced...
Woman As Citizen – (As Forgotten)
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In the wake of gender-based violence, a number of men in the Republic have taken to social media and other platforms; decrying the actions...
Zackie Achmat Doesn’t Get Reverse Onus
On The Eusebius McKaiser Show on Wednesday, we finally got to hear the voice behind the man accused of protecting accused sexual predator and...
South Africa’s borders may become even more unwelcoming to asylum seekers
Asylum seekers may face greater difficulties entering South Africa once Parliament enacts legislation to create a new agency that will have full control of...
Palestinian Water Expert: SA Does Not Need Israeli Water Expertise
The water crisis in Cape Town is due to mismanagement, water expert and Palestinian citizen of Israel Mustafa Abu Raiya said in a Facebook...
South Africa Is Anti Poor Youth
South Africa is anti-poor youth. Every youth month, this country parades itself as being pro-youth, while our parliament is still old. And male. Amongst...
KZN Health’s Prayer Solution For Healthworker And Student Deaths
On Monday, 26 March, the KwaZulu-Natal member of the executive council (MEC) for health Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo held a prayer meeting in Addington Hospital,...
No Electricity No Money | Eskom vs the People of Khayelitsha...
"No Electricity No Money" is a short film that focuses on the experiences of residents in the Khayelitsha community during the load-shedding crisis.
Set...
Nine ways to be a better South African this Mandela Day
Mandela Day is a time to give and work on nation building. uTata worked his whole life to erase the rift between South Africans...
Ayanda Mabulu and the politics of rape and sexual violence
If you thought you were done hearing about controversial artist Ayanda Mabulu for the year, you were wrong. Mabulu’s work is being dually exhibited...
Who is Ahed Tamimi and why should South Africans care?
The trip I took to Palestine in December 2014 granted me the opportunity to better understand what life under Israeli occupation looked and felt...
Victims of Sexual Violence in Sudan Deserve Justice
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Today, as we commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, we demand accountability for sexual crimes committed in Sudan,...