Nigel Patel

Nigel Patel is a philosophy and law graduate and a queer rights activist

Queer voters can’t win

Africa Nigel Patel - 17 May 2019

Ahead of polls, all major political parties in Malawi have said they will entrench the queerphobic landscape

Self-care through the art of drag

Article Nigel Patel - 10 Nov 2017

Drag is a craft on which performers have drawn to heal from traumatic situations.

The significance of being seen

Article Nigel Patel - 6 Oct 2017

The creators of a new show are bringing queer issues to the fore and into people’s houses to open LGBTI+ dialogue

Riots for a queer resistance

Article Nigel Patel - 14 Jul 2017

An album by musicians from Africa and Jamaica tells their stories of being persecuted for who they are

Beware of the progressive patriarch

Article Nigel Patel - 2 Jun 2017

"For the progressive patriarch, the sole political priority in South Africa is achieving racial equality."

Press Releases

Special Reports

Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'