Rumana Akoob

Rumana Akoob is a former investigative journalist who is now an activist and communications specialist

Cruel warders target trans inmates

Article Rumana Akoob - 19 Jul 2019

A trans woman held in a male prison says she is being harrassed by staff and authorities won’t take her case seriously

Another NGO deals with sexual harassment claim

Article Rumana Akoob - 6 Nov 2018

CALS wants to "deal openly with reports of sexual harassment and so begin to make our spaces more supportive and safer"

New SANRAL policy pushes transformation in construction and engineering sectors

Article Rumana Akoob - 29 Jun 2018

Roads agency commits to maximising involvement of black South Africans in all of its processes

Equal Education grapples with ‘toxic’ culture

Article Rumana Akoob & Simon Allison - 1 Jun 2018

Former staff members say Equal Education’s problems go beyond sexual harassment

LRC allows ‘harasser’ to resign

Article Rumana Akoob - 1 Jun 2018

The scandal-hit lawyer has picked up where he left off with cases, frustrating his female accusers

Clash of the cultures: The absolute monarchy and the music festival

Africa Rumana Akoob, Simon Allison & Carl Collison - 1 Jun 2018

The Bushfire festival is one place where Swatis can let their hair down and be themselves, and it is slowly sowing the seeds of change

NGOs tighten up on sexual harassment policies

Article Rumana Akoob - 31 May 2018

Organisations in the sector have vowed to review their policies on sexual misconduct

Scandal-hit NGO opens three probes

Article Rumana Akoob & Simon Allison - 25 May 2018

Equal Education has started inquiries into sexual harassment claims as donors suspend grants

Donors pause Equal Education funding after sexual harassment scandal

Article Rumana Akoob & Simon Allison - 23 May 2018

Two donors have suspended funding pending further investigation

‘Close friends’ of accused ran Equal Education’s sexual harassment investigation

Article Simon Allison & Rumana Akoob - 22 May 2018

Concerns raised about conflicts of interest on the panel that investigated Doron Isaacs in 2011

W. Cape suspends Equal Education’s school operations after sexual harassment claims

Article Rumana Akoob - 21 May 2018

Education MEC Debbie Schäfer said that the allegations of sexual harassment - revealed last week by the Mail & Guardian — were “most concerning”

Equal Education treasurer resigns following sexual harassment allegations

Article Rumana Akoob - 18 May 2018

In the past month, Tshepo Motsepe, Luyolo Mazwembe and now Doron Isaacs, have resigned from Equal Education amid allegations of sexual harassment

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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'