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Mnakwethu show encourages oppression of women
South Africans have an alarming tendency to condone and deny wrongdoings that are antithetical to the values and principles of our Constitutional democracy. Our reluctance to acknowledge fault is remarkable. This national quirk rears its ugly head every time some sort of disturbing incident breaks. The controversial polygamous marriage television show Mnakwethu is an exemplary of how […]
I wanted to wish you a Happy Women’s Day yesterday, but I choked
I wanted to wish you a #HappyInternationalWomensDay yesterday, but I choked. I remembered just a couple of weeks ago when I took out my pepper spray and gave it to my niece who lives with me. I thought I would have to sit her down and explain to her why she needs it and how […]
Women’s representation on corporate boards need to improve drastically
In the run-up to International Women’s Day (8 March) it’s important to note that while half of the South African population and 45% of the employed workforce are female, only 20% of directors of JSE-listed companies are women. Corporate boards are failing to take advantage of the value of female business leaders’ diverse perspectives and networks, despite […]
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The fight against Covid-19 – how Africans are embodying the true meaning of Africa month
If you have ever wondered why you feel such a strong sense of responsibility for the people in your community with the Covid-19 crisis upon us, just know that the spirit of unity was forged in our continent through centuries of struggle against colonisation and enslavement. The qualities of Ubuntu are deeply rooted in Africa […]
Payment holidays aren’t the only options in an economic crisis
Covid-19 has hurt the global economy, and a key concern on South Africans’ minds relates to finances, their debt, and how to manage these in a time of uncertainty. Whether it’s an entire country or a business or an individual, “payment holidays” are one of the most frequently mentioned concepts – the idea being that […]
Chinese lessons on combating Covid-19 remains relevant, smoking is harmful
Goebbelism as a form of propaganda continues to plague our national discourse even during these times of Covid19 when thousands of lives are at risk. If you repeat a lie often enough, people will believe it, and you will even come to believe it yourself, Goebbels had promoted. Another form of this Goebbelism is certainly […]
INNOVATION
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In the midst of the virus SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) outbreak, a third of the world’s population currently has limited freedom of movement due to the...
EDUCATION
Let the people be heard and answered
The President in his message to the nation on 24 May 2020, announced that South Africa is moving to level 3 in the national...
ECONOMICS
Payment holidays aren’t the only options in an economic crisis
Covid-19 has hurt the global economy, and a key concern on South Africans’ minds relates to finances, their debt, and how to manage these...
