UWC Fees Will Fall movement has accused the university’s management of being silent on incidents of sexual assault against students at the institution, and has launched a rape awareness campaign on campus. The group claims that four women were sexually violated over three days last month, and several students participated[…]
A police chief forensic psychologist has told the Western Cape High Court that the man found guilty of beheading a Cape Town teenager, poses a high risk to society. Major Hayden Knibbs compiled a pre-sentencing report to assess the best possible sentence for Aljar Swartz, who in March was convicted[…]
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is to investigate Matthew Theunissen after he posted racial comments on social media directed at Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula’s decision to reprimand sporting codes for a lack of transformation. “I can confirm that we have received complaints on this issue. There is one[…]
The 33 lions rescued from circuses in Peru and Columbia have been adjusting well to their new surroundings. On Saturday night the lions arrived at OR Tambo Airport and were transferred to a truck which drove them to Emoya Big Cat Sanctuary in Vaalwater, Limpopo, on Sunday. “They’re quite exhausted[…]
The Islamic Medical Association (IMA) of South Africa has recently inaugurated a new president, Solly Suleiman. Suleman, who is a pharmacist by profession, boasts an impressive history with the organization that spans over 25 years. He has worked within numerous sectors of the organization, more notably, strategic planning and strategic[…]
As the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanction (BDS) movement gains moment in Europe, a surprising uprising against the occupation of Palestine within numerous Latin American countries has further broadened the support of the movement. BDS recently met with both South African and Brazilian government officials in Brazil and talked about possible[…]
The President of South Africa, in the Government Gazette of 22 January 2016, established a Commission of Inquiry into Higher Education and Training to determine if free education would be feasible for the South African economy. The Commission is inviting all stakeholders in the higher-education and training sectors, including; students,[…]
The South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco) joined the chorus of condemnation against a racist Facebook rant allegedly penned by Facebook user Matthew Theunissen. Sanco has called on the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to probe hate speech after the remark sparked anger on social media platforms. This follows[…]
Israeli Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked has announced she will push for a controversial plan to extend Israeli civil law to West Bank settlements – a move that critics say would be tantamount to the annexation of territories beyond the Green Line. “Conditions need to be equal. There are basic laws[…]
Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson has lost its second legal battle in a row over its talcum powder, which has been alleged to cause cancer. The company must now pay $55 million to a woman who says she got ovarian cancer after using the product. Less than four months after[…]
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