South Africa:Power and Crisis – Why SA’s Watchdogs Are More Bark Than Bite:
South Africa:Power and Crisis – Why SA’s Watchdogs Are More Bark Than Bite:
History repeats as old health emergencies emerge anew. Is the health ombud the person to lead fights the Human Rights Commission started? It's a May morning in 2018 and cancer activists, journalists and politicians are seated around a fluorescent-lit conference room at the offices of the South African Human Rights Commission in Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
Son of Former South African President Zuma to Face Charges:
Duduzane Zuma was returning to South Africa to attend his brother's funeral when he was detained briefly at Johannesburg's main airport on Friday in relation to a corruption case filed in 2016. Zuma is expected to appear in the Johannesburg Specialized Crimes Court on Monday, his lawyer Rudi Krause said, but was unable to give details on what the exact charges were.
.com | Group calling on Uber drivers to go offline causing ‘unnecessary unrest’ – Uber:
Uber says a group of Uber and Taxify drivers who reportedly asked drivers to protest by going “offline” on Friday, want to create “unnecessary unrest and concern”. Uber spokesperson Samantha Allenberg said the sentiments of the drivers did not reflect those of all drivers using the app.
Lions eat men suspected of poaching rhinos:
A veterinarian and ranch workers helping to raise a sedated rhino after it was dehorned northwest of Johannesburg in an attempt to prevent poaching in 2012. Officials believe three suspected poachers were eaten by lions recently in South Africa.
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