Ahmed Timol inquest: why uncovering apartheid crimes remains so important: Former policeman Joao Rodrigues giving evidence at the Timol Inquest. Anthony Schultz/Mail & GuardianThe recent, reopened inquest into the death of teacher and anti-apartheid activist, Ahmed Timol, was different in many ways from a traditional court case. Instead of the standard adversarial criminal … [Read more...] about Ahmed Timol inquest: why uncovering apartheid crimes remains so important | The Conversation
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Why it’s important NOT to do any school work these holidays
Why it’s important NOT to do any school work these holidays: Term 3 is over! Parents, learners and teachers are looking forward to some much-needed time-out! Alarm clocks, packed lunches, homework, and school-day routines are put aside for a few days, or so they should be! Unfortunately, for so many parents and learners, Term 3 brings with it the less-anticipated school report … [Read more...] about Why it’s important NOT to do any school work these holidays
Vaccination More Important Than Ever As Measles Makes A Comeback
Vaccination More Important Than Ever As Measles Makes A Comeback: Vaccination More Important Than Ever As Measles Makes A Comeback: Measles remains one of the leading causes of death among young children globally, claiming 134 200 lives in 2015, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Of these deaths, the majority were children under the age of five. Measles is, … [Read more...] about Vaccination More Important Than Ever As Measles Makes A Comeback
Why the role of the media is so important to free and fair elections in Africa | The Conversation
Why the role of the media is so important to free and fair elections in Africa: Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga briefing the media in 2008 after post-election turmoil. Bernat Armangue/ReutersThe news media is usually one of first casualties of bungled or contested elections. From the recent US elections, the UK’s Brexit vote to Zambia’s controversial 2016 presidential … [Read more...] about Why the role of the media is so important to free and fair elections in Africa | The Conversation
Accountability for rights abuses in South Sudan ‘more important than ever,’ says senior UN official
APO News from Africa: Accountability for rights abuses in South Sudan 'more important than ever,' says senior UN official: A lack of accountability for crimes perpetrated during the ongoing conflict in South Sudan remains one of the country's “biggest challenges,” the Human Rights Director for the United Nations Mission (UNMISS) said today as he wrapped up a … [Read more...] about Accountability for rights abuses in South Sudan ‘more important than ever,’ says senior UN official
