How waste pickers in the global South are being sidelined by new policies: Waste pickers are increasingly taking action to oppose policies that exclude them from their source of livelihood. Swampa (South African Waste Pickers Association) The world is producing more and more waste, with serious health and environmental consequences. In urban areas, domestic waste is … [Read more...] about How waste pickers in the global South are being sidelined by new policies | The Conversation
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Nurse sidelined for being coloured reports for duty
Nurse sidelined for being coloured reports for duty: Durban - A nurse has won a lengthy battle against the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health after being sidelined for a senior post, allegedly because she is coloured. Six months after professional nurse Samantha Fayers was told that she had met all the requirements and would take on the role of operations manager at King … [Read more...] about Nurse sidelined for being coloured reports for duty
Mina Guli Sidelined by Fractured Femur After Marathon #62
Mina Guli Sidelined by Fractured Femur After Marathon #62: Mina’s followers joining her on marathon number 64 of #RunningDry Photo: Kelvin Trautman Injury forces changes to campaign as #RunningDry continues to raise awareness about global water crisis CAPE TOWN, January 07, 2019. Water advocate and ultra runner Mina Guli has halted her challenge to run 100 marathons in … [Read more...] about Mina Guli Sidelined by Fractured Femur After Marathon #62
SA News: Young mascots sidelined for ‘wearing Western Force jerseys’ at Wallabies versus South Africa Test at nib Stadium
Young mascots sidelined for 'wearing Western Force jerseys' at Wallabies versus South Africa Test at nib Stadium: WA parents have slammed the ARU after they claim their children weren’t allowed on the ground as mascots during the Wallabies match because they were wearing Western Force jumpers. The children, aged between four and six, were expected to stand with the ... Source: … [Read more...] about SA News: Young mascots sidelined for ‘wearing Western Force jerseys’ at Wallabies versus South Africa Test at nib Stadium
English rules in Uganda, but local languages shouldn’t be sidelined | The Conversation
English is Uganda's official language - but wouldn't it make sense to adopt a few more along with it? Joshua Wanyama/Africa KnowsThere are 41 living languages in Uganda. But only three are ever mentioned in debates about the East African nation’s official language: Luganda, Swahili and English. All three are controversial, and present an interesting starting point for … [Read more...] about English rules in Uganda, but local languages shouldn’t be sidelined | The Conversation
