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Gold rush for green: Africa poised to seize opportunity for clean technology leadership

NJ Ayuk 1 Jan 2024

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South African Society of Psychiatrists urges global action amid Middle East crisis

Seape Sebolelo 9 Nov 2023

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Mauritius is the latest nation to decriminalise same-sex relations in a divided continent

Frans Viljoen 16 Oct 2023

South African clothing retailers losing lustre in face of Shein juggernaut

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South African clothing retailers losing lustre in face of Shein juggernaut

Georgina Crouth 24 Aug 2023

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All the Durban International Film Festival winners

31 Jul 2023

How can we support our youth's mental health struggles? - Medshield

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How can we support our youth's mental health struggles? - Medshield

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#AfricaMonth: Lavina Ramkissoon explores the implications of generative AI for Africa's future

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#AfricaMonth: Lavina Ramkissoon explores the implications of generative AI for Africa's future

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New deputy president to launch national strategic plan for HIV, TB and STIs

7 Mar 2023

#Newsmaker: Nomaswazi Nkosi appointed PR specialist at Jaguar Land Rover SA

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#Newsmaker: Nomaswazi Nkosi appointed PR specialist at Jaguar Land Rover SA

Imran Salie 9 Dec 2022

DDB Romania launches campaign against virginity testing

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DDB Romania launches campaign against virginity testing

21 Jun 2022

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Court rules on the limit of the Human Rights Commission's powers

Tania Broughton 16 May 2022

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Artscape celebrates Human Rights Day and Adam Small

11 Mar 2022

Ukraine: The good, bad and ideal refugees

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Ukraine: The good, bad and ideal refugees

Yvonne Su 9 Mar 2022

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#BizTrends2022: Why cultural and contextual trends matter in land reform

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AGOA eligibility requirements under review in three African countries

Virusha Subban 15 Nov 2021

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Education key to equal access to healthcare for sex workers

Danette Breitenbach 28 Oct 2021

Gender equality: Implementation of SDG 5 not a simple matter

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Gender equality: Implementation of SDG 5 not a simple matter

Lia Labuschagne, Issued by SAICA 27 Aug 2021

Disinformation takes a hit from PRCA

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Disinformation takes a hit from PRCA

2 Aug 2021

African farmers could benefit from more friendly EU agriculture policies

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African farmers could benefit from more friendly EU agriculture policies

Hans Wetzels 13 Jul 2021

The judgement this week by Western Cape Deputy Judge President Patricia Goliath is a reminder to corporations that they cannot use the law to silence activists, says the writer. Illustration: Lisa Nelson

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Slapp-ing back: Court checks corporate bullying

11 Feb 2021

Fighting HIV and Aids in times of Covid-19

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Fighting HIV and Aids in times of Covid-19

31 Dec 2020

Relief for asylum seekers following Scalabrini judgment

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Relief for asylum seekers following Scalabrini judgment

2 Dec 2020

A creuseur or digger, descends into a tunnel at the mine in Kawama, Democratic Republic of Congo. Michael Robinson Chavez/The Washington Post via Getty Images

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As cobalt demand booms, companies must do more to protect Congolese miners

Dorothee Baumann-Pauly & Serra Cremer Iyi 26 Nov 2020

Traceable, commercially-viable artisanal gold supply chain operational in Côte d'Ivoire

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Traceable, commercially-viable artisanal gold supply chain operational in Côte d'Ivoire

29 Sep 2020

Communities protest drilling

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Organisations object to offshore oil and gas drilling

24 Aug 2020

Housing crisis more complex than it seems

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Housing crisis more complex than it seems

Jens Horber 7 Jul 2020

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India turns a blind eye to illegal gold

28 Nov 2019

Ensuring fishers' safety while managing aquatic resources

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Ensuring fishers' safety while managing aquatic resources

22 Nov 2019

Tourism entrepreneurs from across South Africa shine in Airbnb's Faces of Tourism Exhibition

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Tourism entrepreneurs from across South Africa shine in Airbnb's Faces of Tourism Exhibition

Issued by Irvine Partners 6 Nov 2019

The 6 best South African shows, movies on Showmax this October

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The 6 best South African shows, movies on Showmax this October

28 Oct 2019

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed wins Nobel Peace Prize

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Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed wins Nobel Peace Prize

14 Oct 2019

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Sasog issues guidelines on gender-based violence screening

11 Sep 2019

Internet shutdowns and the future of democracy in Africa

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Internet shutdowns and the future of democracy in Africa

3 Sep 2019

Sudanese protesters are seen with their smartphones in Khartoum on April 21, 2019. CPJ has called on South African telecommunications company MTN Group to end its role in Sudan’s internet shutdowns. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Ozan Kose.

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MTN Group urged to end participation in internet shutdowns in Sudan

Justin Shilad 12 Jul 2019

Fighting for the right to love: It's time to end un-African prejudice

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Fighting for the right to love: It's time to end un-African prejudice

Michael Hathorn, Issued by Ginkgo Agency 16 May 2019

Mental illness and human rights: Implementing ethical practices

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Mental illness and human rights: Implementing ethical practices

7 May 2019

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Why responsible sourcing of DRC minerals has major weak spots

Peer Schouten 23 Apr 2019

Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70: the challenges that await the UN

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Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70: the challenges that await the UN

Olivier de Frouville 16 Apr 2019

Africa and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Dignity for all

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Africa and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Dignity for all

Franck Kuwonu 9 Apr 2019

Zimbabwe must be held accountable for rights abuses

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Zimbabwe must be held accountable for rights abuses

28 Jan 2019

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SA needs stronger leadership and increased budgets in mental healthcare

11 Jan 2019

Luke Dale-Roberts to present an exclusive gastronomic charity night in December

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Luke Dale-Roberts to present an exclusive gastronomic charity night in December

20 Nov 2018

Cameroon detains journalist for a week, fails to disclose charge

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Cameroon detains journalist for a week, fails to disclose charge

31 Oct 2018

Tanzanian police stand guard outside a vote counting center at a school in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on October 28, 2015. Credit: AP Photo/Khalfan Said/CPJ.

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Human rights, media freedoms being violated in Tanzania

22 Aug 2018

Nigerian journalist Samuel Ogundipe, who was detained August 14 by Nigerian police. Credit: Premium Times.

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Nigerian journalist jailed for refusing to reveal source

20 Aug 2018

What is corporate social responsibility - and does it work?

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What is corporate social responsibility - and does it work?

Muhammad Azizul Islam 8 Aug 2018

Why the US left the UN Human Rights Council - and why it matters

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Why the US left the UN Human Rights Council - and why it matters

Rosa Freedman 21 Jun 2018

Do we need human rights law?

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Do we need human rights law?

Kiran Grewal 7 May 2018