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...
What’s the deal with Freedom Day?
On the 27th of April, South Africa celebrates Freedom Day. For many, this public holiday is celebrated as being just that - a welcomed day off from work. Others recognise it as an important...
Walking to reconcile faiths, people and the past
People from various religions will unite on Monday, in celebration of Reconciliation Day on the 16th of December, to participate in the third annual Reconciliation Walk in District Six.
At 08:50 participants will gather at...
Midweek update
Taking a look at some top stories, starting with politics:
It’s official, Senegal has retained its president, Mack Sall. He reclaimed victory after securing 58% of the votes. Elections in Senegal were held on the...
Pick n Pay participates in April Fools’ Day
Pick n Pay pulled an elaborate prank on South Africans on Monday morning when they announced a new in-app function that would enable users to taste and smell food through their devices.
They took April...
International Day of Living Together in Peace
On May 16th the world observed International Day of Living together in Peace as declared by the United Nations (UN) General-Assembly. In making this declaration, the UN hoped to encourage citizens of the world...
CT to Host SA Leg of Annual Peace Summit as a Solution to Violence
In September, the 2019 HWPL World Peace Summit will be hosted in over 130 locations in 87 countries including South Africa, the United Kingdom, Russia, and the United States of America. This will be in...
