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Soil of Africa challenges Tshwane's overtime policy amid service delivery concerns

The activist group Soil of Africa disputes the City of Tshwane's claims that its new overtime policy won't affect service delivery, citing significant delays and community concerns.

News
Rapula Moatshe|Published

Remembering Miriam Makeba: a legacy of music and activism

Miriam Makeba, the voice that defied apartheid and brought African music to the global stage, left an indelible mark on both music and activism. From her groundbreaking UN testimony to her chart-topping hits like 'Pata Pata', Mama Africa's journey from Johannesburg to international stardom changed the course of African cultural history. Today, we celebrate the extraordinary legacy of a woman who used her voice not just to sing, but to fight for justice.

Saturday Star
Staff Reporter|Published

Thousands rally in Georgia's 12th day of pro-EU protests

Thousands of people took to the streets in Georgia on Monday for the 12th consecutive day of protests against the government's decision to shelve European Union accession talks after disputed elections.

News World
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

International Women’s Day: Women continue to face challenges

OPINION: We live in a world that has pushed back and continues to push back on the many gains women made in advancing women’s rights, writes Brenda Madumise-Pajibo.

News Politics
Opinion|Published

Contract tips to ‘Freelance like a boss’

Freelance Like a Boss helps stunted in-house employees and frustrated freelancers create successful, sustainable businesses that will give them greater flexibility and earning potential.

Business Report Partnered
Smart Works|Published

Ramaphosa promises improvement in governance, says failure to provide adequate services consistently is a human rights issue

The theme for this first commemorative day on the annual national calendar is ‘Consolidating and Sustaining Human Rights Culture into the Future’

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Kailene Pillay|Published

Explainer: Roe vs Wade and the US Supreme Court's scrapping of abortion bill

The US Supreme Court has ended the only federal protections for abortion in the States. Here is everything you need to know about what this means.

News World
The Washington Post|Published

Abortion ruling imperils gay marriage, other freedoms, liberal justices say

The US Supreme Court's decision erasing the constitutional right to abortion provides a roadmap to end other freedoms says the liberal justices.

News World
Reuters|Published