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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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Civil society needs to lead right now
Covid-19 has removed the veil on real poverty in South Africa, showing us all what we have normalised: rampant unemployment and extreme poverty. It was always there; the coronavirus has just made us all more aware of it because of the immediate crisis. The challenges facing civil society are great. Extraordinary leadership will be required […]
Celebrating Africa Day during the Covid-19 pandemic
Africa is defined by colonial borders, within which states attempt to build viable systems. Universities are a significant part of the national innovation systems that seek to change the socio-economic and other fortunes of the many poor and marginalised Africans. As Africa approaches the celebrations on the occasion of the 57th anniversary of the founding […]
Our media freedom is sacred
It is indeed sad that journalist Paul Nthoba, had to flee to Lesotho after he was allegedly assaulted by police in Ficksburg. Attacking the media is ruinous for a vibrant democracy. Some seem to expect the media to say nothing negative and always be beholden to them. It is very large thanks to the free, […]
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Is 5G transmitting large amounts of data, harmful to human health...
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
Celebrating African unity on Africa Day
The 25th of May is Africa day, celebrating the founding in 1963 of the Organization of African Unity, today called the African Union. This...
ECONOMICS
Celebrating Africa Day during the Covid-19 pandemic
Africa is defined by colonial borders, within which states attempt to build viable systems. Universities are a significant part of the national innovation systems...
