President Jacob Zuma took over as leader of the ANC with a promise to reconnect the party with the people. His legacy suggests otherwise. Reuters/Sumaya HishamThe twilight of Jacob Zuma’s controversial leadership of the governing African National Congress (ANC) and the country finds both in a parlous state. The party is in decline and centered on Zuma’s personality, while his … [Read more...] about Jacob Zuma likes to be cast as a man of the people. But is he? | The Conversation
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Legal happy ending eludes ‘those people’
It’s been a 15-year wait for a law reform report that may decriminalise prostitution and 17 lobby groups are campaigning to move sex workers to safety Illovo in Johannesburg’s northern suburbs is a regular spot for rich clients to find sex workers. High heels click on cold concrete. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News Submit and get free … [Read more...] about Legal happy ending eludes ‘those people’
.com | ‘Coloured people are also black’
All Lerato Mokoena wanted to do was to pass Grade 7 so she could take advantage of a scholarship she had been offered by one of Gauteng’s top private schools. But the dreams of the 12-year-old girl, who wants to be a doctor one day, are slowly dissipating in the face of the tensions that have caused education officials to temporarily shut down her school. Read the full … [Read more...] about .com | ‘Coloured people are also black’
Google’s App Recognises Black People as Gorillas
The tech giant’s photo app had a massive flaw which caused a stir online, recognising the faces of darker skinned users as Gorillas. Was it Google’s intention to be purposefully racist? No, however they have stated in a press release the problem has been attended to and further apologised throughout the week as they were […] The post Google’s App … [Read more...] about Google’s App Recognises Black People as Gorillas
Dylann Roof Confessed to Killing Nine People, Source Says
Denny Stoecklein, who has been Kansas State Fair general manager for more than 12 years, told Th… OMAHA, Neb. _ Trey Teakell pitched 4 1/3 innings of no-hit relief, Dane Steinhagen drove in three runs and TCU defeated LSU 8-4 in a College World Series elimination game… — The Kansas City Royals were last year’s American League Champions so it’s … [Read more...] about Dylann Roof Confessed to Killing Nine People, Source Says
