Opinion

The Black Atlantic’s quest for reparations

The Black Atlantic’s quest for reparations

The geopolitical environment is arguably not conducive to pursuing reparations for slavery and colonialism. But Africa and its diaspora in the Americas, the Caribbean and Europe continue to make headway, with a focus on seeking financial compensation and ending racial discrimination

Beyond the flames: disaster flares belong on the G20 stage

Through its implementation of the SA government’s Expanded Public Works Programme, more than 5 000 firefighting jobs have been created among unemployed youth and over 200 specialist teams have been trained. Women make up 30% of this workforce — the highest female participation globally in wildland firefighting

The information ecosystem is heavily polluted and at risk

The information ecosystem is heavily polluted and at risk

A global media alliance has sounded an acute alarm about escalating threats to  information integrity, calling on powerful G20 leaders to act in the interests of democracy. The fledgling, independent M20 initiative held its inaugural Summit in early September. It drew up a “Johannesburg Declaration” that outlines multiple assaults on the information ecosystem and on […]