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ReSURGEnce Conference aims to bridge the wealth gap
The ReSURGEnce Conference in New York City aims to empower Black entrepreneurs by providing essential tools and insights to bridge the wealth gap.
WATCH: US police release bodycam video after forcibly removing Miami Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill from car
A day after the Miami police launched an internal affairs investigation and placed one of the officers involved in the incident on leave, authorities released more than 105 minutes of bodycam footage.
Kamala Harris, Democrats out to destroy Trump and secure women’s votes
The impact on the Western World, America itself and the Free World, as we know it today, could be devastating, should the cackling Kamala Harris and her far left Democratic cabal be victorious come November!
Navigating the road ahead for B-BBEE transformation in SA
The B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice, including for specific sectors, are subject to periodic reviews, and 2024 may see updates to the codes
BMF suspends its President, Sibongile Vilakazi, over moonlighting allegations
Vilakazi's suspension is pending a fair and impartial hearing, scheduled to conclude by the end of March
Matric results reflect resilience and individual responsibility for one’s success
While the debates unfold about the quality of our basic education, let’s not lose sight of the human qualities that drive success and find ways to not only celebrate them, but also replicate them.
Curious case of Proteas prodigal son Quinton de Kock and his final 50-over Cricket World Cup
Quinton de Kock is a cricketing maverick who enjoys nothing more than his time away from the game by going fishing and playing golf, but he will have one last go at 50-over Cricket World Cup glory.
Black Lives in The City Also Matter
The nature of western form of urbanisation in Africa was itself a violent process. Certain ways of life had to die to give birth the city life. Yet the city offers no refuge for Black life.
Ex-Starbucks employee to receive additional R52-million for being fired because she was white
In 2019, Shannon Phillips filed a civil complaint, citing ‘her race was a determinative factor’ in the company terminating her employment.
WATCH: Influencers forced to delete TikTok videos after visit to Shein factory backfires horribly
The backlash came quickly from fast-fashion experts who were outraged that influencers were blithely reciting the public relations spin of the controversial company.
Almost cancelled over his BLM views, Lungi Ngidi determined to speak out even louder about GBV
After speaking up on racism within South African cricket, Proteas’ star Lungi Ngidi is now prepared to take the stand against gender-based violence.
On this day, May 27
Hard evidence appear of George Floyd’s murder; Arsenal coach’s crowning achievement; war criminal brought to justice; and another ‘widow-maker’ crashes
Golden Globes to unveil nominations as censured awards eye comeback
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which organises the film and TV awards, has scrambled to reform itself since long-harboured criticisms of the group's practices went public in early 2021.
Kanye West apologises for hurting his ‘people’ with George Floyd drug slur
The 45-year-old rapper had made the claim despite Floyd being murdered by a police officer suffocating him by placing a knee on his neck for more than nine minutes.
Kanye West sued for $250m over George Floyd comments
Roxie Washington, who is the mother of Gianna Floyd, is taking action against the 45-year-old rapper.
Kanye West claims he has overcome ‘mind control’ amid ‘White Lives Matter’ stunt
The rapper, 45, made the remark while doubling down on his display of a controversial T-shirt bearing the slogan during his pop-up Paris Fashion Week catwalk show on Tuesday.
Kanye West meets Vogue editor Gabriella Kafer-Johnson over ‘White Lives Matter’ T-shirt row
The 45-year-old rapper and the fashion editor clashed this week after he sparked controversy with the apparel during the Yeezy fashion show in Paris on Monday, and now he has said they have apologised to each other.
Kanye West slams Black Lives Matter: ‘Everyone knows it was a scam’
Kanye West sparks outrage during Paris fashion show by sporting a ‘White Lives Matter’ shirt before calling ‘Black Lives Matter’ a scam.
LOOK: Dropping Quinton de Kock will be a good shake up - Proteas legend Herschelle Gibbs
Quinton de Kock has been in dreadful form in T20Is with his latest failure being dismissed for just one in the series-opening T20I in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday.
If they come in the morning: Beyond the Black Lives Matter movement
OPINION: This piece is about the constant death (sometimes spectacular) of blacks in racist America and black protest as a reaction thereof.
Siwa Mgoboza unpacks an art experience that confronts issues of racism
The National Museum of African Art will host a 10-day series of art experiences titled ‘The Demonstration’.
Marikana injustice stains democracy
OPINION: The Spirit of Marikana is the determination, organisation and collective action of ordinary working-class people fighting for their needs, writes Dr Trevor Ngwane.
A TikTok rival promised millions to Black creators. Now some are deep in debt
Triller made its name recruiting talent with lavish perks. Now, dozens of influencers are struggling to get paid.
Premier League clubs will ‘select significant moments’ to take the knee against racism
The Premier League said it supported the captains' decision, and would elevate anti-racism messaging as part of its “No Room for Racism” campaign.