Africa has a mixed record of holding corrupt leaders to account
Artwork by Shinji Ákhirah
While it remains unclear when National Prosecuting Authority head Shaun Abrahams will announce his decision on former president Jacob Zuma’s charges, those hoping for them to be reinstated may draw some comfort...
32 million women and children spend International Women’s Day displaced by violent conflicts
In a world overcome with war, where only 12 countries are described as
having high levels of peace, women and children suffer most.
In the last 20 years the number of people forcibly displaced globally,...
Hundreds gather in Cape Town to end violent conflicts
Though there is no major war in South Africa, like those seen in the Middle East, violence kills people daily and it is effectively a country at war.
This was the message Mzwakhe Nqavashe, chairperson...
Cape hotel’s desalination plant brings relief from dire drought
A little boy was on the beach preparing to build a castle. He dug deep enough to encounter water below. This water, however, posed a threat to his potential masterpiece. So he stuck a...
South Sudanese surgeon to receive UN Prize
Dr Evan Atar Adaha, a 52 year-old South Sudanese surgeon, was awarded the Nansen Refugee Award for his effort in saving thousands of lives affected by the conflict in South Sudan. Previously awarded humanitarians include...
Political parties contending to lead SA sign IEC code of conduct
All political parties vying for leadership of the country signed the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) code of conduct on Wednesday.
The Electoral Act required parties contesting in this year’s national and provincial elections...
Post elections: First session of South Africa’s sixth Parliament
The first session of South Africa’s sixth Parliament took place on Wednesday, 14 days after the national and provincial elections results were released by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC).
The election buzz is...
Wits University begins first Covid-19 vaccine trial in South Africa
The first clinical trial in South Africa and on the continent for a Covid-19 vaccine was announced today, 23 June 2020, at a virtual press conference hosted by the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg...
Peace in the works for CAR
In hopes of ending the conflict in the Central African Republic (CAR), the first ever face-to-face peace talks were called in Sudan on 24 January between the government, civil societies, and armed groups.
The talks...
Happy Independence Day, Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe is known for its rich history, diverse wildlife and, of course, Victoria Falls. But it is also known for its questionable politics, weak currency and dissatisfied people. Thursday should have been a day...
