Equality
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A moment of diplomacy and global connection
The presentation of credentials is a cornerstone of diplomatic protocol, symbolising mutual recognition and the formal commencement of an ambassador’s duties
Of flags, flowers, fashion and flashlights
Johannesburg not only hosted a successful G20 Leaders’ Summit, the first to take place on African soil, but also delivered an impressive and memorable global event.
How Ramaphosa Trump-ed his US counterpart: A global communication masterclass
The G20 Summit was a moment that announced to the world that the Global South is ready not only to contribute to global discourse but to shape it
A future without broad-based BEE and affirmative action is not possible
‘The new economic dispensation should match the aspiration for economic freedom and the fulfilment of the highest ideals of our democracy.’
Workers’ Day: How the Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration can promote social justice through ubuntu
The CCMA uses dialogue based on conciliation and mediation to transform labour relations
The legal sector code is a tool for substantive equality in SA’s legal profession
Many in the legal profession today continue to benefit from systems of exclusion they did not create, but from which they continue to draw advantage
The land question is about social relations as well as race
Organisations such as South Africa’s Abahlali baseMjondolo, Brazil’s Landless Workers’ Movement and the Diggers in England’s 17th century have faced violent repression from the…
Settlement of the Bela Act dispute has shifted to adults’ concerns, sidelining those of children
Clauses 4 and 5 of the Basic Education Laws Amendment can create a more inclusive and equitable education system
South Africa’s G20 presidency will focus on climate change and Africa’s development problems
The focus would also be on Africa’s high debt levels, financing the just energy transition and the strategic use of critical minerals
IN PICTURES: Power of Women 2023
The vision of a world where women have equal rights, opportunities, and agency is within reach. Accelerating equality and empowerment in women demands a comprehensive and…
IN PICTURES: Power of Women 2024
The vision of a world where women have equal rights, opportunities, and agency is within reach. Accelerating equality and empowerment in women demands a comprehensive and…
Dialogue for democracy: We need to deliver the Bill of Rights
The national dialogue is more than a discussion, it is our chance to forge a path towards a more just, equitable and democratic South Africa
South Africa’s lack of an integrated transport system hinders freedom and equality
It’s expensive, time-consuming, limits people’s ability to work, get to school and hospital, and in some rural areas does not exist at all
Equality in South Africa: If we want change, we must be ready to feel uncomfortable
To build trust among South Africans and create an equitable society, we each need to dismantle our ‘built-in’ biases and become aware of our blind spots
If we really want change, we must be prepared to feel uncomfortable
To build trust among South Africans and create an equitable society, we need to dismantle our ‘built-in’ biases and become aware of our blind spots