Mine workers walking outside a hostel in Rustenburg. A national minimum wage could help narrow the income gap. Reuters/Siphiwe SibekoMinimum wages have played a central role in reducing inequality in countries as diverse as Indonesia, the UK and Brazil. Traditionally seen as a means to ensure workers earn enough to meet their basic needs, more attention over the last two … [Read more...] about The case for a national minimum wage to tackle inequality in South Africa | The Conversation
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Fearless journalism, frequent barbecues and a new way to fight poachers in Kruger National Park
Back in the 1970s, when I was the BBC correspondent based here in South Africa, just about everyone expected the lunatic experiment of apartheid to end in a bloodbath. I didn’t, because in my work I saw so many signs of basic decency from all the different communities. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News Submit and get free press releases here: … [Read more...] about Fearless journalism, frequent barbecues and a new way to fight poachers in Kruger National Park
Namibia: Racism, Theft Allegations Rock National Rugby
Damning allegations levelled against the chief executive officer of the Namibia Rugby Union , Sybrand de Beer, could have serious repercussions for Namibia’s participation in the upcoming Rugby World Cup. Disgruntled council members of the NRU issued a damning comprehensive report accusing the union of trying to cover up or rather protect De Beer, whom they fingered for … [Read more...] about Namibia: Racism, Theft Allegations Rock National Rugby
National Arts Festival places women centre stage
Singer sensation Auriol Hays will be performing as part of the Standard Bank Jazz Festival in Grahamstown in July. This year’s programme features more women in an effort to amplify female voices in the theatrical, performing and visual arts. This year’s National Arts Festival – which runs from 2 to 12 July – not only features a number of strong and visible women in most genres, … [Read more...] about National Arts Festival places women centre stage
Tumbuka to bloom bold at National Arts Festival
Unflinching Harare-based dance company Tumbuka to stage a production that grapples with the Zimbabwean psyche through a vigorous vocabulary of contemporary dance. Saying a resolute no to xenophobia by their very presence at this year’s National Arts Festival, Zimbabwe’s leading dance company Tumbuka will be staging a production that explores the ‘Zimbabwean self, focusing on … [Read more...] about Tumbuka to bloom bold at National Arts Festival
