Leave for surrogate parents in South Africa: no time for baby steps: A proposed new law is set to allow surrogate parents in South Africa to also take leave to care for their babies. shutterstockSouth Africa took a progressive step by legitimising surrogate parenthood with its Children’s Act. However, it somehow failed to provide for leave from work for the concerned parents to … [Read more...] about Leave for surrogate parents in South Africa: no time for baby steps | The Conversation
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Why Britain’s decision to leave the EU is bad news for Africa | The Conversation
Why Britain's decision to leave the EU is bad news for Africa: Africa will feel the loss of the EU's influence in its relationship with Britain. ShutterstockThe fallout from the UK referendum that ended in victory for those wanting the country to exit from the European Union (EU) is still reverberating around the world. But what does it mean for Africa? The decision will … [Read more...] about Why Britain’s decision to leave the EU is bad news for Africa | The Conversation
Brexit: David Cameron resigns as UK votes to leave
Brexit: David Cameron resigns as UK votes to leave: Video: Prime Minister David Cameron is to step down by October after the UK voted to leave the European Union. Mr Cameron made the announcement in a statement outside Downing Street after the final result was announced. He said he would attempt to “steady the ship” over the coming weeks and months but that … [Read more...] about Brexit: David Cameron resigns as UK votes to leave
Better maternity leave laws are needed to protect African mothers | The Conversation
Employers should provide an enabling environment at work for women to continue breastfeeding their infants. shutterstockMaternity leave for women in developing countries is still a massive problem, with many women in informal sectors not receiving adequate cover. More than 70% of working women do not enjoy the full benefits of maternity leave. Only 330 million women – or 28% … [Read more...] about Better maternity leave laws are needed to protect African mothers | The Conversation
What you need to know about Joburg traffic before you leave the office
Motorists stuck in morning traffic gridlock after a deadly bridge crash over a Johannesburg highway should have some relief going home. Read the full article by here: Articles relating to Places | johannesburg Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR Free Press Release. Click HERE to submit your Johannesburg news. MyJHB Read more on MyJHB. Join the fun: Add Your … [Read more...] about What you need to know about Joburg traffic before you leave the office