CAPE TOWN In 1996, South Africa became the first country to approve a constitution explicitly prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Though progressive, the law has done little to prevent homophobic violence in the country’s impoverished townships. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News Submit and get free press releases … [Read more...] about South African lesbians counter violence with visibility in – African Pride’
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Violence, outages add to credit risk
SOUTH Africa’s credit risk is climbing relative to emerging-market peers after a wave of violence against foreigners soured investor sentiment already dimmed by power shortages, according to Nedbank. Credit-default swaps to protect against non-payment of South Africa’s dollar debt over the next five years climbed 19 basis points this year to 208, compared with a … [Read more...] about Violence, outages add to credit risk
Rights groups demand action after violence in South Africa
A man holding a poster reading “we stand against xenophobia” shouts slogans during a march in Johannesburg, South Africa, Thursday, April 23, 2015, protesting against recent attacks on immigrants that killed seven people. The protesters walked through the center of Johannesburg passing neighborhoods that are home to many immigrants, a large number of whom come from … [Read more...] about Rights groups demand action after violence in South Africa
South Africa: No reports of immigrant violence overnight
Hundreds of candles are lit during a silent vigil outside the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg, Tuesday, April 21, 2015. The vigil was held in an effort to take a stand against the ongoing immigrant attacks in South Africa as the army has been deployed to areas that remain volatile after a spate of attacks targeting foreign nationals. Read the full article by here: … [Read more...] about South Africa: No reports of immigrant violence overnight
Zulu king calls for peace in S Africa after violence
King Goodwill Zwelithini, the traditional leader of the Zulus, has asked for an end to the violence against foreigners that has plagued South Africa since the end of March. Addressing about 6,000 people at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban, at a gathering ,or imbizo, for peace, Zwelithini denied playing a role in sparking the violence against foreigners, but said he was open … [Read more...] about Zulu king calls for peace in S Africa after violence
