Moment of truth for Chadian dictator convicted of crimes against humanity: Former Chadian President Hissène Habré defiant as he leaves court in Dakar in 2005. Reuters/Aliou MbayeOn May 30, 2016 an ad hoc tribunal in Dakar found the former Chadian head of state Hissène Habré guilty of crimes against humanity, war crimes, and torture. Part domestic, part international, the … [Read more...] about Moment of truth for Chadian dictator convicted of crimes against humanity | The Conversation
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The world finally woke up to the ugly truth of fake news
The world finally woke up to the ugly truth of fake news: People are suddenly talking about the fake news phenomenon – and that’s a good thing. Society also seem to be a step closer to finding a solution to fake news appearing on social media. It’s up to everyone, from journalists and social media platforms to civilians, to stop misleading information from … [Read more...] about The world finally woke up to the ugly truth of fake news
Not truth to Mcebo Dlamini arrest rumours: police
Not truth to Mcebo Dlamini arrest rumours: police: The South African Police Service on Wednesday, denied that former Witwatersrand University student leader Mcebo Dlamini had not been arrested or detained at any police station in Gauteng, or in any other province. Police spokesperson Brigadier Sally de Beer said that it was unfortunate that rumours of Dlamini's alleged … [Read more...] about Not truth to Mcebo Dlamini arrest rumours: police
The truth about dagga
The truth about dagga: If you think that dagga is a dangerous narcotic, then you have been duped through propaganda. Dagga is as traditional to SA as biltong, boerebeskuit and witblits. It fascinated JV Riebeeck and missionaries extolled its virtues. It grows like a weed, is medicinal in its natural form with a lower potential for harm to self and society than sugar. Supported … [Read more...] about The truth about dagga
Speaking truth to power: The killing of Dag Hammarskjöld and the cover-up | The Conversation
Speaking truth to power: The killing of Dag Hammarskjöld and the cover-up: United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has courageously pursued an enquiry into the mysterious death of Dag Hammarskjöld. Reuters/Tiksa NegeriFifty-five years ago, shortly after midnight on 18 September 1961, an aircraft crashed on its approach to Ndola airport in the British colony of Northern … [Read more...] about Speaking truth to power: The killing of Dag Hammarskjöld and the cover-up | The Conversation
