ANC pays tribute to late struggle icon Lesiba Maphoto: Maphoto, affectionately known as ‘Bra Ike’ was a member of the ANC and its armed wing, Umkhonto we Sizwe. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News WATCH: Check out the 13-year-old chess prodigy from Elsies River: At just 13, Tezihano Mnyatsa is already a phenomenal chess player, showing all the potential … [Read more...] about ANC pays tribute to late struggle icon Lesiba Maphoto
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Dorothy Masuku: Africa has lost a singer, composer and a hero of the struggle | The Conversation
Dorothy Masuku: Africa has lost a singer, composer and a hero of the struggle: Dorothy Masuku composed and recorded close to 30 singles, several of which achieved major hit status. Madelene Cronje/ Mail & GuardianDorothy Masuku (Masuka was her stage name) has died at the age of 83. She was an African musician of note, but also much more. I was once shown the script for a … [Read more...] about Dorothy Masuku: Africa has lost a singer, composer and a hero of the struggle | The Conversation
Why Africa’s women entrepreneurs struggle to grow — and how to help | The Conversation
Why Africa's women entrepreneurs struggle to grow -- and how to help: Several approaches can be taken to help women entrepreneurs achieve high growth. ShutterstockAfrica has seen the highest growth among businesses run by women in recent years. This would appear to be good news: entrepreneurship is arguably crucial for job creation and economic growth. But the flip side of … [Read more...] about Why Africa’s women entrepreneurs struggle to grow — and how to help | The Conversation
Children in Africa struggle to get justice. Here’s how to improve their access | The Conversation
Children in Africa struggle to get justice. Here's how to improve their access: Many children don't receive the treatment they deserve. ShutterstockMillions of children throughout Africa don’t have access to justice that’s needed to realise their rights. Simply put, they don’t receive the treatment they deserve as victims, witnesses, children with welfare needs, children … [Read more...] about Children in Africa struggle to get justice. Here’s how to improve their access | The Conversation
Disabled Malawian school children struggle to access drinking water and toilets | The Conversation
Disabled Malawian school children struggle to access drinking water and toilets: Schools, according to policy, must have at least one latrine or toilet for boys and girls that cater for pupils with disabilities. FlickrThe image of a primary school child leaving their wheelchair outside a pit latrine and crawling across an unclean floor to perform basic bodily functions is … [Read more...] about Disabled Malawian school children struggle to access drinking water and toilets | The Conversation