Trump ends SA’s HIV and TB research grants
Cancellation letters, which end millions of rands of South African universities’ US-government funded HIV and TB research grants with immediate effect, started to roll in over the weekend
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Embracing diversity: A call for action on Down Syndrome Awareness Day
Improved diagnoses, access to healthcare, inclusivity in society and the workplace, as well as at schools with the required resources are needed for people with the syndrome
Diversity, equity and inclusion kills: Why we need to stop advocating for it
If power and accountability remain unchanged, inclusion efforts do not create equity — they reinforce vulnerability
‘First They Came’: Global rise of authoritarianism is everyone’s fight for rights
If we do not speak out against the erosion of rights by authoritarian leaders, anti-rights movements will be emboldened everywhere
Trump’s funding cuts hit HIV, GBV services hard
The US president’s cutting of financial support has cut life-saving treatment for many in SA
Some Pepfar projects can now restart in full, without a waiver
A federal judge has enforced a temporary restraining order blocking Donald Trump from freezing federal grants
UPDATE | Embassy confirms Pepfar projects will restart, despite Trump aid ban
Such programmes still qualify for a limited waiver, which will expire towards the end of April, but only for approved activities
Ramaphosa sticks to structural reform path, stands up to Washington
The president warned about nationalism and protectionism and said South Africa would not change its values or policies
Ramaphosa sends defiant message to Washington in State of the Nation address
Without mentioning US President Donald Trump by name, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday sent a message to Washington in his State of the Nation address that South Africa will not abandon policies which its new administration this week branded “anti-Americanism”. Ramaphosa said the world was contending with climate change and violent conflict while “witnessing the […]
Waterfall City: Towards a new urban rhythm
The 15-minute city is a concept that embraces mixed-use lifestyle living with primary amenities accessed within walking or cycling distance
Understanding the commercial value of diversity is key to future success
Diversity provides a broader perspective, vital for any organisation’s longevity and relevance
Apple’s not-so-top 100 list: Is it rotten to the core?
The Mail & Guardian asked some of our favourite musicians and critics what they thought of the list and to tell us which three South African albums they believed should be on such an inventory
Apple’s Top 100 List: A coalition of Rock and Pop, but at what cost?
We South Africans know our coalitions (we’ll probably see more after our elections) and the recently released Apple Music 100 Best Albums list smells exactly like one
The Other: How our brains create prejudice
We seek the familiar so it is too easy to find what is different about us, rather than what is the same
Culture of authenticity needed to achieve diverse workplaces
A legislative environment alone will not achieve race and gender equity; people must feel like they belong at work too
Represent the under-represented by championing who we as South Africans truly are
By not considering the heritage of the people advertising agencies communicate with, we create work and shape brands that are irrelevant, inappropriate, offensive and meaningless
In the age of extinction, 212 new fish species found last year
Among them are 29 newly described species from Africa, including three from South Africa
Workplace diversity is under the spotlight
Companies are beginning to realise that diverse groups such as women, working parents and LGBTQ+ employees, have been worse affected by the pandemic
Designer Abloh opened the door for Africa fashion
Abloh, who died on Sunday, was the first major black designer to be recognised in an industry often criticised for its lack of diversity
Healthy workplaces are foundational for a healthy society
Business has a critical role to play in fostering diversity and inclusion and building healthier workplaces and societies in the wake of the crisis
South Africa’s freshwater fish face extinction
A third of our freshwater fish are dying out due to climate change and invasive species.
Wikipedia wants you to join the good side of the internet
The collaborative online encyclopedia, which has become a reliable source amid a flood of misinformation, turns 20 today
Niger museum is eclectic national ‘mirror’
It has displays covering art, history, dinosaurs, nuclear energy, craftwork and music as well as live animals, for it is also a zoo
Businesses not always free to keep the peace
Why is the private sector in Africa more likely to hinder instead of help peaceful development?
Our world needs empathetic intervention — not heroes
The pandemic has reminded us of interconnectedness and that we need to see the world from various perspectives, especially in case studies
Leadership themes for building an inclusive South African workplace culture
A more authentically inclusive culture can be fostered by emotionally astute leaders in four particular ways
Beware of Big Business bearing gifts
Large corporates whose business has thrived because of inequalities, could be hijacking the anti-racist movement by offering money and not tangible changes
Nigeria is still a very dangerous place to be different
Nigeria is moving far too slowly in terms of accommodating different genders and sexualities, sacrificing happiness, liberties and lives.
White noise: Black people will always struggle to breathe and be heard
As long as white people refuse to confront their racism they remain robbed of the opportunity to fully understand it and its many manifestations
An inconvenient truth: Virus presents symptoms of socio-economic injustice
The speed at which substantial wealth was given shows that investment in transformation and justice does not enjoy the same humanitarian response