MEC Lesufi’s utterances undermine the constitutional and social standing of Afrikaans: Dear Johannesburg The Democratic Alliance (DA) strongly condemns Gauteng Education MEC, Panyaza Lesufi’s latest utternaces about Afrikaans. In a reaction to an Afrikaans university being built, Lesufi accused the project of being “racist” and a reminder of apartheid. The DA … [Read more...] about MEC Lesufi’s utterances undermine the constitutional and social standing of Afrikaans
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Mandela centenary: South Africans must not let trifles undermine his legacy | The Conversation
Mandela centenary: South Africans must not let trifles undermine his legacy: Nelson Mandela embodied South Africa's long, arduous journey to freedom and equality. UN Photo/Eskinder DebebeThis year marks a century since liberation struggle hero and global statesman Nelson Mandela was born. Throughout 2018, celebrations and events are being held in his honour. The centenary … [Read more...] about Mandela centenary: South Africans must not let trifles undermine his legacy | The Conversation
The seven tactics unhealthy industries use to undermine public health policies | The Conversation
The seven tactics unhealthy industries use to undermine public health policies: African governments efforts to improve health are being undermined by corporations luring clientele. Reuters/Baz RatnerAcross Africa there are examples of governments trying to introduce policies that improve health, and protect the environment only to find their efforts undermined by unhealthy … [Read more...] about The seven tactics unhealthy industries use to undermine public health policies | The Conversation
Why Africa should resist the power of Big Sugar to undermine public health | The Conversation
Why Africa should resist the power of Big Sugar to undermine public health: South Africa's proposed tax on sugary drinks will help improve public health despite the overwrought opposition from the industry. Shardayyy/flickr, CC BYThe South African government has decided to tax sugary drinks to help cut excess sugar consumption, which is contributing to a burgeoning … [Read more...] about Why Africa should resist the power of Big Sugar to undermine public health | The Conversation
Press freedom violations undermine African Union’s vision of transparency | The Conversation
Ethiopians reading newspapers in the capital Addis Ababa. The country's media is among the most repressed on the continent. Reuters/Tiksa NegeriOne key measure of a country’s levels of freedom and democracy is how the government treats journalists and how free they are to do their work. Sadly, based on a range of measures, including number of deaths, detention and … [Read more...] about Press freedom violations undermine African Union’s vision of transparency | The Conversation
