“Put Musina residents first! Put South Africa[ns] first!” was the chant taken up by about 70 protesters who recently marched demanding that 85% of all local jobs go to South African residents in Musina.
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Politics and Society Covid-19 has made inequality worse, researchers find
The Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown have deepened inequality on many levels, researchers have found.
Politics and Society South Africa: Over five million children not getting their school meals
Department of Basic Education says situation will improve with schools returning.
Politics and Society South Africa: UCT professor’s research offers hope of treatment for sickle cell anaemia
A study performed in Cameroon by a University of Cape Town professor may offer hope of treatment for people with sickle cell anaemia (SCA), a disease which affects hundreds of thousands in Africa. 80% of babies born with the disease are in sub-Saharan Africa
Politics and Society Moral panic over human trafficking is hurting children, says report
State is using anti-trafficking measures “to justify practices that violate” rights. The moral panic is being used by authorities to discourage migrants.
Politics and Society Covid-19: Many domestic workers not covered by relief measures
There are about one million domestic workers in South Africa according to Stats SA. Many are without an income since the lockdown. Unions propose amnesty for all employers who have not registered with Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF).
Politics and Society Covid-19: South Africa is racing to produce the masks needed to fight the virus
After a slow start, production has been ramped up
Politics and Society Beware these fake claims about Covid-19
We debunk nonsense being spread about the pandemic.
Politics and Society Managing the impact of fighting Covid-19 on the mental health of healthcare workers
Hundreds of psychologists and psychiatrists are volunteering to offer support