Don’t call asylum seekers and refugees makwerekwere; make them feel at home
World Refugee Day is observed annually on 20 June to honour the courage and strength of people who have been...
Africa
Israel’s offensive in Iran breaches the Geneva Conventions
On 13 June, Israel launched a series of coordinated airstrikes on multiple Iranian nuclear facilities and military installations. Reports indicate...
(Re)centre youths in city planning
The African Union estimates that about 60% of Africa’s population will live in urban areas by 2030. This highlights the...
Government worried about safety of South Africans in Iran
South Africa is concerned about the safety of its citizens in Iran, while calling for Israel and the Islamic Republic...
Trafficking in Africa a threat to securing a continent fit for children
On 16 June, Africa will commemorate the International Day of the African Child under the theme Planning and Budgeting For...
The future is now: A call to SA’s youth to build social justice
After 30 years of democracy, South Africa continues to grapple with poverty, unemployment and inequality. We remain a society defined...
Harness the potential of the continent’s demographic dividend
Africa is home to the largest youth population in the world. More than 60% of Africa’s population is under the...
Survey finds SA youth display financial savvy
South Africa’s young adults make bold yet careful financial decisions and not splurging on luxury brands on credit, as they...
From struggle to superpower: A letter to SA’s youth to rise through STEMI
Dear Young South Africans, On the morning of 16 June 1976, thousands of students rose with purpose in their hearts....
Why has Cape Town’s giant green residential building been cancelled?
It’s not often that you hear about a huge residential development in the centre of Cape Town being cancelled. Especially...
