S. Africa readies for vote that could reshape the country: South Africa's ruling African National Congress could lose major cities at local elections this week, including places it has held virtually unchallenged since the end of white-minority rule 22 years ago. Mana Rabiee reports. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News Submit and get free press … [Read more...] about S. Africa readies for vote that could reshape the country
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Disabled vote raises wheelchair awareness
Disabled vote raises wheelchair awareness: Official Masabatha Selekane (left) assists resident Winky Peter at the special voting station set up at Cheshire Homes on Tuesday. Photo: Full Stop Communications In a prelude to the SPAR Wheelchair Wednesday campaign, disabled voters in Nelson Mandela Bay received an opportunity yesterday to ensure they contributed to the municipal … [Read more...] about Disabled vote raises wheelchair awareness
An open letter to university students: your vote matters | The Conversation
An open letter to university students: your vote matters: South Africans' right to vote was hard fought and hard won. Kim Ludbrook/EPADear university students, It seems like the world is in a frenzy of voting right now, from the recent vote in Britain) to exit the European Union to the US choosing its next president – who may be a former reality TV star. Closer to home, … [Read more...] about An open letter to university students: your vote matters | The Conversation
LGBTI vote at the UN shows battle for human rights is far from won | The Conversation
LGBTI vote at the UN shows battle for human rights is far from won: Reuters/John VizcainoThe world has edged closer to placing the same value on the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people as it does on human rights. Sadly, not all states, including many African countries, are on the same page. The 47-member … [Read more...] about LGBTI vote at the UN shows battle for human rights is far from won | The Conversation
South Africa’s vote against internet freedom tarnishes its global image | The Conversation
South Africa's vote against internet freedom tarnishes its global image: Tshwane Executive Mayor Kgosientso Ramokgopa, surrounded by school pupils and officials, samples the metropole's free internet service. Pretoria News/Masi LosiSouth Africa has yet again sided with repressive regimes such as Russia, China and Saudi Arabia against progressive efforts by the United … [Read more...] about South Africa’s vote against internet freedom tarnishes its global image | The Conversation
