Latest articles on Albinism

‘Covid-19 to deepen inequalities in education’ — report

Education Bongekile Macupe - 24 Jun 2020

A report from Unesco highlights a lack of access to online learning: only 12% of learners in sub-Saharan Africa can connect to the internet at home

A beauty revolution emerges

Article Thando Hopa - 17 May 2019

Stereotypes and idealised images of what constitutes the perfect woman are being challenged

Who does popular representations of albinism serve?

Article Zaza Hlalethwa - 18 Jan 2019

Artists’ stated motives do not always tie neatly in with the perceptions and feelings of those being portrayed.

Scapegoat for a desperate community

Article bogdan TagDiv - 7 Sep 2018

In 2012, Rowan du Preez was kidnapped and necklaced, dying later in hospital. Police said his last words implicated a local social justice activist

The killing of people with albinism is driven by myth and international inaction

Africa Staff Reporter - 20 Sep 2017

An upcoming UN meeting on witchcraft and human rights is to focus on the rising attacks on Albinos and the trade of body parts in sub-Saharan African

Waiting to disappear: The danger of being too pale

Article Bill Snaddon - 24 Aug 2017

Ikponwosa Ero went from a child who felt different to the United Nations’ first independent expert on albinism.

The Tanzania Albinism Collective

Africa Simon Allison - 12 May 2017

“My parents abandoned me, because I look the way I do. They said I’m not their child”

People living with disabilities forced into marriage and sexual violence

Article Adri Kotze - 12 Oct 2016

A new report uncovers the sad stories of Tanzanians with albinism and disabilities.

Bones of gold: ‘You never know when someone will kidnap you’

Article bogdan TagDiv - 16 Jun 2016

Dangerous myths persist about people living with albinism, but a community in Malawi has had enough.

Bones of Gold: Report reveals how people with albinism are abducted and killed for their body parts

Article bogdan TagDiv - 6 Jun 2016

A report by Amnesty International reveals the horror of living with albinism in Malawi where this population is believed to bring immeasurable wealth.

Cousin Willie: Still beyond the pale as a loveable rogue

Article Staff Reporter - 14 Aug 2014

Saying thanks to the mourners is a special task.

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Sekhukhune’s five-year battle for water back in court

Sarah Smit - 8 Aug 2020

The residents of five villages are calling for the district municipal manager to be arrested

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Special Investigating Unit probes Covid-19 tenderpreneurs

Sarah Smit - 8 Aug 2020

The SIU is investigating 102 companies doing business with the provincial government in Gauteng alone

Coronavirus

Vaccine trial results due in December

Athandiwe Saba - 7 Aug 2020

If successful, it will then have to be manufactured and distributed

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WiMSA shines a light on the future of women in mining

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Men in mining must begin to take it upon themselves to support the development of women in the industry

Special Reports

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure reveals second gender-based violence advocacy artwork

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

The men and boys of South Africa are important role players in this mission to ensure that women are respected, protected and treated equally

Special Reports

Empowering the voice of women in leadership to enable full participation in their roles in leadership and decision making

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Sibanye-Stillwater has 13% female representation in its workforce and is actively working to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Special Reports

Surviving the tobacco ban

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Nicotine is given as the ‘likely’ reason for lower Covid-19 infection rates but authorities still stress the health risk of smoking

Special Reports

Smokers hold thumbs for cigarette ban to be lifted

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

SATTA is worried about the impact of the ban on its own members activities and how the ban is helping black marketeers to make millions of rands illegally

Special Reports

Covid-19: Outlook on the economy, politics and labour

special reports - 5 Aug 2020

Old Mutual had experts unpack the effects of the pandemic and provide practical tips on how to deal with the financial impact of job losses and salary cuts

Special Reports

Opt-in to Popia

special reports - 5 Aug 2020

All business owners should take note: there is a lot of work ahead to ensure compliance with the POPI Act that has just come into effect

Special Reports

Capital Legacy talks life

special reports - 5 Aug 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic is revealing how few people actually sort their affairs to the benefit of their loved ones they leave behind when they pass on