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Women’s Month: legislation but no action

Umamah Bakharia  Women’s Month is drawing to a close, but if the month can be summed up in any way, it would be that it once again showcased the horror of abuse, rape and murder of women and children. South Africa has some of the best legislation and policies in the...

The devastating Pakistan floods

By Annisa Essack 29:08:2022 On Sunday, Pakistan's foreign minister said that the country needs financial assistance to cope with the "crushing" floods. In addition, he expressed optimism that financial organisations like the International Monetary Fund would consider...

Pakistan Floods: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif Pleads for International Help in Struggle to Evacuate Thousands

Umm Muhammed Umar Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is pleading for international help as the struggle continues to have thousands evacuated from almost 200 000 damaged homes. A state of emergency has been declared. The foundations of a luxurious tourist 150-room...

‘Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer’: Context Decides What Constitutes Hate Speech

Umm Muhammed Umar The Equality Court in Johannesburg this week ruled that the singing of ‘Kill the Boer, Kill the farmer’ is not hate speech. Judge Edwin Molahlehi ruled on Thursday in a case brought by Afriforum against the EFF and its leader Julius Malema. The...
Compromise reached in steel sector

Compromise reached in steel sector

By Staff Reporter 25:10:2021 On Thursday, the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) ended its 3-week-long strike in the metal and steel sector, which bled hundreds of millions and cost organised labour R200-million. Around 170 thousand workers,...

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Islamic State’s Malam Dako ‘Taken Out’

Islamic State’s Malam Dako ‘Taken Out’

Staff Writer Nigeria’s National Security Advisor, Babagana Monguno, on Friday announced that the army had ‘taken out’ the Islamic State’s West African Province (ISWAP) leader, Malam Dako. This followed an announcement the week before, that the group’s long-time...

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