Protesters gather for march against racism The march, organised by the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) in KwaZulu-Natal, was to be led by national arts and culture minister Nathi Mthethwa. The march comes in the wake of racist comments made by former Scottburgh estate agent ... Read more on Independent Online Oscar Pistorius submits paperwork to … [Read more...] about Protesters gather for march against racism – South African Flag
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Racism is a risk: Standard Bank
Standard Bank Group joint CEO Sim Tshabalala warned that persistent racial inequality and racism were a risk to South Africa’s stability and, ultimately, its economic growth. The country’s competitiveness is “badly eroded by incomplete transformation and by racism,” Tshabalala said in a message to staff at Africa’s largest bank by assets, published … [Read more...] about Racism is a risk: Standard Bank
What the Pistorius trials tell us about racism in South Africa’s judiciary | The Conversation
Judge Thokozile Masipa during Oscar Pistorius' trial in the High Court. EPA/Kim LudrookThe state’s successful appeal against the verdict in the Oscar Pistorius case brings the quality of work done by South African high court judges back under public scrutiny. This is not a new phenomenon in South Africa. But underlying the debate is much more than the quality of the … [Read more...] about What the Pistorius trials tell us about racism in South Africa’s judiciary | The Conversation
How science has been abused through the ages to promote racism | The Conversation
Scientific evidence shows overwhelmingly that people across the world are genetic refugees from Africa. ShutterstockRace in human taxonomy – the science of classifying organisms – has a long, disgraceful history. Individuals have used race to divide and denigrate certain people while promoting their claims of superiority. Some of these individuals were, and are, respected in … [Read more...] about How science has been abused through the ages to promote racism | The Conversation
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
