Don Cooney, city commissioner of 22 years, reflects on journey from activist to civic leader: In 1977, Cooney moved to Kalamazoo and began teaching at Western Michigan University. He helped found the South Africa Solidarity Organization, which successfully urged WMU to become the sixth ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews “Everything was Cool”: Zuma’s Son Denies Fault at … [Read more...] about SA News: Don Cooney, city commissioner of 22 years, reflects on journey from activist to civic leader
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Cape Town activist wants to teach climate literacy
Cape Town activist wants to teach climate literacy: Climate literacy - this is what a Cape Town teenager and activist Ayakha Melithafa wants to teach South Africans, especially those living in poorer communities. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Numsa warns of motor sector strike after wage talks fail: The union is demanding transport and night shift allowances … [Read more...] about Cape Town activist wants to teach climate literacy
South African musician, activist Johnny Clegg dead at 66
South African musician, activist Johnny Clegg dead at 66: Johannesburg in the news: South African musician, activist Johnny Clegg dead at 66: Born in England, Clegg's family settled in Johannesburg, where he was exposed to Zulu music and dance at an early age. Much of what he learned … – Google Alert – Johannesburg Johnny Clegg, Who Battled Apartheid … [Read more...] about South African musician, activist Johnny Clegg dead at 66
A tribute to Raymond Louw: a great South African editor and determined activist | The Conversation
A tribute to Raymond Louw: a great South African editor and determined activist: Raymond Louw, right, with then deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa, middle, and veteran journalist Mathatha Tsedu in 2015. GovernmentZA/Flickr, CC BY-NDVeteran South African journalist Raymond Louw has passed away at the age of 93. He was a former editor of the Rand Daily Mail newspaper and tireless … [Read more...] about A tribute to Raymond Louw: a great South African editor and determined activist | The Conversation
Ramaphosa: from activist to business, and then to power
Ramaphosa: from activist to business, and then to power: Johannesburg in the news: Ramaphosa: from activist to business, and then to power: JOHANNESBURG – In the course of his 66 years, Cyril Ramaphosa has experienced the poverty of Soweto, jail for fighting apartheid, trade union … – Google Alert – Johannesburg #OneShow2019: Final night's … [Read more...] about Ramaphosa: from activist to business, and then to power