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Boycott · South AfricaThe national convention in South Africa is scheduled to begin on Friday, August 15th at the University of Pretoria, bringing together different actors of society for two days to take stock of the situation of the concerns. This, before a great national dialogue wanted by President Cyril Ramaphosa. But in recent days, the critics and respected foundations have left the organization of the event.See the Story
South Africa: Two Days From Its Launch, the National Convention Under the Fire of Critics
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Judaism · South AfricaPhoto by Diana Polekhina on UnsplashWritten By: Thando NzimandeAn Unspoken ExodusWhen the word "refugee" surfaces in any conversation about the Middle East, it invariably centers on the Palestinian people. This focus is not unwarranted, Palestinians have experienced profound loss, dispossession, and statelessness since 1948. Yet, a staggering historical parallel remains conspicuously absent from the global narrative: the forced displacement of n…Read Article
Erasing Jews from the Story of the Middle East
International Women's Day · South AfricaPhoto by Giacomo Ferroni on UnsplashWritten By: Blessing MathabelaOn the 9th of August, our nation celebrated Women’s Day, a time to reflect on the bravery of the 20,000 women who marched to the Union Buildings in 1956 to protest the apartheid regime’s pass laws. We honour these mbokodos, whose courage and unwavering spirit continue to fuel our fight against gender-based violence, inequality, and exclusion.While this month is dedicated to commem…Read Article
