Attitudes and decisions based on the other’s race or ethnicity offend because they stereotype groups and individuals, shackling both without good cause. Debate about the Forum of Black Journalists has centred on its total exclusion of non-black journalists. Is this racism in reverse or an attempt at redress?
The Kenyan army has launched a massive crackdown on a tribal militia in western Kenya that has killed hundreds of people in recent months, officials said on Monday. Police estimate that the militia has killed at least 500 people in the past year alone and displaced thousands of others. Last week, the group attacked a village in the area and killed 15 people.
"When I started working on the Investing Awards 10 years ago, CSI was a small idea, but it has subsequently grown in leaps and bounds." The Investing Awards celebrate their 19th year. Convener Sudley Adams reflects on their development as a premier corporate social investment accolade.
South Africans love sport and many companies have exploited this to build their brands. This year the <i>Mail & Guardian</i> introduces a new corporate social investment category in its Investing in the Future Awards to honour companies that have invested in sports development.
"Good corporate citizenship recognises the need for sustainable social investment. As the name implies, CSI is all about social investment. Cheque-book charity no longer cuts the mustard." Last year, law firm Deneys Reitz won two Investing in the Future awards. In light of this success, associate Liesl Williams looks at CSI.
Yolandi Groenewald introduces the judges of the Investing in the Future Awards, who this year include Reg Rumney — the chairperson of the panel of judges, is an independent consultant, researcher and analyst who focuses on investment issues — and Dr Iqbal Survé, a medical doctor, philanthropist, entrepreneur and global business leader.
South Africa’s gold production fell by 7,4% in 2007 compared with an average decline of 6,3% per year for the last decade, the Chamber of Mines said on Monday. Production for members of the chamber dropped by 6,7% to 219 223kg, the Chamber said in a statement.
A ”virulent and vicious” smear campaign is being waged against Zimbabwe over the list of observers invited to witness the country’s elections on March 29, the country’s ambassador to South Africa, Simon Moyo, said on Monday. The campaign is being driven by the West and certain sections of the South African media, he said in a statement.
Siyabonga Nqakula, son of Minister of Safety and Security Charles Nqakula, dozed off behind the steering wheel of his mother’s car before landing up on the wrong side of the road and smashing head-on into an oncoming car, the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court heard on Monday. Nqakula testified in his own defence on charges of drunken driving and reckless driving.
Public Protector Lawrence Mushwana is studying a response from Eskom regarding allegations about a contract awarded by the electricity utility to a company linked to African National Congress investment firm Chancellor House. Mushwana’s office said he had noticed reports stating that Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille intended lodging a complaint.