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Published on 08:26 GMT

App launched to empower South Africans in navigating gender-based violence issues

As South Africa continues to grapple with the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), a coalition of activism groups has united to launch an innovative application, Gen G Engage. The initiative is spearheaded by the Generation Gender …

Source: Saturday Star - Uncategorized
Published on 11:37 GMT

Ronald Lamola refutes claims of South Africa's prior knowledge of Hamas' attack on Israel

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola dismissed reports suggesting that South Africa knew in advance about Hamas' plan to launch an attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. "I want to state again categorically that, as a South …

Source: IOL - Uncategorized
Published on 09:38 GMT

U.S. considers sanctions against South African officials amid growing tensions

U.S. considers sanctions against South African officials amid growing tensions The United States is considering targeted sanctions against South African political figures for the first time since the apartheid era, according to reports. These potential …

Source: Zambian Observer - Uncategorized
Published on Apr 4, 2025

Human rights violations against children blatantly dishonour our Constitution

THIS past week, massive protests erupted across the nation following the harrowing sexual assault of a Grade 1 learner, seven-year-old Cwecwe, at Bergview College, a private school in Matatiele, Eastern Cape. The incident, which reportedly resulted in the …

Source: Sunday Independent - Uncategorized
Published on Apr 4, 2025

South Africa’s deportation surge

South Africa’s crackdown on undocumented immigration has intensified, with the country deporting 46,898 individuals in the 2024/25 financial year—a staggering increase that marks an 18% rise from the previous year and the highest level in five years. …

Source: Cape Town ETC - Neutral
Published on Apr 4, 2025

96% of pit toilets eradicated: Amnesty International SA disappointed with DBE

Amnesty International South Africa executive director Shenilla Mohamed on Friday expressed disappointment with the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE’s) missed deadline to eradicate 100% of pit toilets at schools, calling for clarity and transparency …

Source: Polity - Label Pending
Published on Apr 4, 2025

Where are the prosecutions of South Africans fighting in the Israel Defence Forces?

I am Jewish. I am a member of South African Jews for a Free Palestine and the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, but not their spokesperson. I support the boycott, divestment, and sanctions campaigns against Zionist Israel. I was in Kliptown at the Congress of …

Source: Daily Maverick - Neutral
Published on Apr 4, 2025

Why was South Africa’s ambassador to the US expelled? A view of the Ebrahim Rasool affair

In a rare move, the Trump administration expelled Ebrahim Rasool, South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, in mid-March 2025. In a post on X, US secretary of state Marco Rubio accused Rasool of hating the US and President Donald Trump, and said the …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on Apr 4, 2025

Controversial 'Afrikaner Act' in US Congress offers refugee pathway for white South Africans

As the United States revs up plans to take in Afrikaners as refugees fleeing "persecution" in South Africa, the matter has escalated as a Bill has been tabled in Congress outlining the Asylum for Farmers and Refugees in Crisis and Necessary …

Source: IOL - Uncategorized
Published on Apr 4, 2025

Ramaphosa slams US tariffs on South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has voiced his concerns over the United States’ decision to impose steep tariffs on South African imports, calling the move ‘worrying’ and signalling a shift in South Africa’s approach to trade negotiations. The South African …

Source: Cape Town ETC - Neutral
Published on Apr 3, 2025

Can South Africa lead the charge for nuclear safety in Ukraine?

Through the first half of March, the Truth Hounds team embarked on an advocacy trip to South Africa to discuss two major recent reports: one on the destruction of the Kakhovka dam and the international law protection of the environment during armed …

Source: The Kyiv Independent - Neutral
Published on Apr 3, 2025

HRC58: Respect human rights of Afro-Argentinians

On 27 March, the Human Rights Council held a panel in commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This day is commemorated around the world on 21 March, remembering the Sharpeville massacre in South Africa, when …

Source: International Service for Human Rights - Label Pending
Published on Apr 3, 2025

Trump imposes tariffs on South Africa amid trade disputes

Trump imposes tariffs on South Africa amid trade disputes US President Donald Trump announced a sweeping trade policy that includes significant tariffs on South African exports. Starting April 5, 2025, a universal 10% “baseline” tariff will be levied on …

Source: Zambian Observer - Uncategorized
Published on Apr 3, 2025

Reverse reparations: Zimbabwe’s perfect trap, South Africa’s looming danger

On February 7, the White House cut aid to South Africa, citing a nonexistent threat to white farmers from government land expropriation. To see what might lie beyond Trump’s executive order, South Africa need only look north. Zimbabwe’s economy has been …

Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 3, 2025

South African says concerned by new U.S. tariffs

JOHANNESBURG, April 3 (Xinhua) -- South Africa on Thursday expressed concern over the tariffs imposed by the United States on its products, calling them "a barrier to trade and shared prosperity." On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Apr 3, 2025

Is the Expropriation Act a threat to foreign investment in South Africa? Billionaire Rob Hersov weighs in

Billionaire Rob Hersov had a mouthful for those singing 'Kill the Boer' and others who are pushing falsehoods about South Africa amid strained tensions between the nation and the United States. From white genocide to the Expropriation Act, South …

Source: IOL - Uncategorized
Published on Apr 3, 2025

Nigerian pastor jailed in South Africa eight years ago for rape acquitted

A Nigerian televangelist, Pastor Timothy Omotosho, who was jailed eight years ago by a South African court for rape has been acquitted. In a swift reaction to the acquittal of the pastor, a retired professor of International Law, Akin Oyebode, said it as a …

Source: Eagle Online - Neutral
Published on Apr 3, 2025

MTN's ethical dilemma: human rights violations amid internet shutdowns

MTN is more widely known for the communication, education, and financial benefits its mobile and internet services bring to 19 African markets, but allegations of human rights violations due to internet shutdowns ordered by governments in conflict continue …

Source: IOL - Uncategorized
Published on Apr 3, 2025

Trump Slams South Africa, Hours After It Claims It Clarified ‘Misconceptions’

President Donald Trump criticized South Africa again on Wednesday — hours after the South African government claimed that it had clarified “misconceptions” about the country in meetings with senior White House officials. “They’ve got some bad things going …

Source: Breitbart - Right-wing

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Published on April 5, 2025 - 17:52 GMT

Hungary discloses withdrawal from International Criminal Court following Netanyahu's visit

(MENAFN) Hungary declared on Thursday its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to an announcement made by Premier Viktor Orban’s Chief of Staff, Gergely Gulyas. The process of exiting the Hague-based court is set to …

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Published on April 5, 2025 - 15:13 GMT

Minister Nokuzola Tolashe: Africa Children’s Summit opening ceremony

Programme Director; Gauteng Premier Mr Panyaza Lusufi Gauteng MEC for Social Development Ms Faith Mazibuko Director-General of Social Development, Mr Peter Netshipale; Chief Executive Officer of Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund; Dr Linda Ncube-Nkomo; HODs …

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Published on April 5, 2025 - 07:04 GMT

A Week in Ukraine

My name is Anna, and I’m a content producer with the International Committee of the Red Cross. I have been with the ICRC for two years, filming and producing stories about our work and the communities we support in Ukraine, where millions of people have …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on April 5, 2025 - 07:04 GMT

Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Myanmar

We have teams in Kachin, Kayin, Rakhine, Shan, Mandalay, and Yangon. In Mandalay, where the population has highly affected by the 28 March earthquake, we focus on providing the Myanmar Red Cross, other local responders, and health authorities with the …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on April 5, 2025 - 07:04 GMT

Myanmar: Landmine awareness saves lives amid conflict and natural disasters

The numbers underline the gravity of the situation. In 2023, for the first time, Myanmar had the highest annual number of civilian casualties caused by landmines, exceeding all other countries for that year, according to the most recent Landmine Monitor …

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Published on April 2, 2025 - 16:09 GMT

Georgia’s foreign agents legislation raises concerns over negative impact on civil society, OSCE human rights office ...

WARSAW, 2 April 2025 – Georgia’s new law ‘On the Foreign Agents Registration Act’, requiring all individuals or organisations considered to act in the interest of a foreign entity to register as foreign agents, due for example to foreign funding, and …

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Published on April 4, 2025 - 19:49 GMT

New Sri Lankan Govt. Continues State Policy of Impunity, Denying Justice for Tamils - TGTE

Proves ICC & ICJ are the Only Forums for Accountability COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) said in a press release that the New Sri Lankan Government Continues State Policy …

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Published on April 4, 2025 - 12:01 GMT

With too many wars raging and tensions rising, we must uphold international humanitarian law and the vision of a mine-...

Recent announcements by several states in northern and central Europe on their decision to withdraw from the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention mark a dangerous setback for the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Citing a deteriorating security …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

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Published on April 5, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Tashkent as a Center for Parliamentary Diplomacy

In April 2025, Tashkent will host the 150th anniversary Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) for the first time in Central Asia’s history. TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN, April 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) …

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Published on April 4, 2025 - 22:15 GMT

Trilogy Expands Mental Healthcare Services on Chicago’s Northwest Side

Nonprofit Mental and Behavioral Healthcare Org Grows to Meet Increasing Demand thanks to Critical Funds from Cook County Health Office of Behavioral Health CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trilogy, a nonprofit …

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Published on April 4, 2025 - 20:57 GMT

AWARD-WINNING NO ADDRESS BEGINS PREMIUM STREAMING APRIL 4TH

Inspired by true events, this thought-provoking & inspirational film aims to address the realities of homelessness in America with call-to-action. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Robert Craig Films …

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Published on April 4, 2025 - 19:49 GMT

New Sri Lankan Govt. Continues State Policy of Impunity, Denying Justice for Tamils - TGTE

Proves ICC & ICJ are the Only Forums for Accountability COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) said in a press release that the New Sri Lankan Government Continues State Policy …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, International Organizations ...
Published on April 5, 2025 - 07:04 GMT

A Week in Ukraine

My name is Anna, and I’m a content producer with the International Committee of the Red Cross. I have been with the ICRC for two years, filming and producing stories about our work and the communities we support in Ukraine, where millions of people have …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on April 5, 2025 - 07:04 GMT

Myanmar: Landmine awareness saves lives amid conflict and natural disasters

The numbers underline the gravity of the situation. In 2023, for the first time, Myanmar had the highest annual number of civilian casualties caused by landmines, exceeding all other countries for that year, according to the most recent Landmine Monitor …

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Published on April 5, 2025 - 07:04 GMT

Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Myanmar

We have teams in Kachin, Kayin, Rakhine, Shan, Mandalay, and Yangon. In Mandalay, where the population has highly affected by the 28 March earthquake, we focus on providing the Myanmar Red Cross, other local responders, and health authorities with the …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on April 4, 2025 - 19:00 GMT

SCAN Makes Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For List

LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SCAN Health Plan (SCAN), one of the nation's largest and fastest growing not-for-profit Medicare Advantage health plans, is proud to announce Fortune* and Great Place to Work have …

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Published on April 4, 2025 - 17:56 GMT

The Nerds to Headline Fundraiser for Westfield American Legion Housing Project

The Nerds, along with emerging talents such as Kobi Reese and Better Late, will be performing at third annual 'Rock the Foundation' fundraiser on May 3, 2025. WESTFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nerds, New …

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Published on April 4, 2025 - 17:23 GMT

Rhode Island Estate Planning Attorney to Deliver Innovative Care Plan at Alzheimer’s Association Conference

EAST GREENWICH, RI, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- McCarthy Law, a leading estate planning firm in Rhode Island, is proud to announce that Founding Attorney Samantha McCarthy Jarvis will share strategic care tools for aging …

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Published on April 4, 2025 - 17:14 GMT

Dr. Bernard Wh Jennings' Good Dad Act Committee Achieve Milestone in Child Custody Legislation Across the United States

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Good Dad Act Committee, led by Dr. Bernard Wh Jennings, is proud to announce significant progress in the movement towards equitable child custody laws across the United States. The …

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Published on April 4, 2025 - 16:43 GMT

S.M.C.L. (Samaritan Multi-Services Centered on Living Foundation) Receives $30,000 Grant from The Hartford

Company surprises a local youth athlete with custom-fit sports equipment KENNER, LA, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- S.M.C.L. Foundation & Associates Adaptive Sports, a non-profit organization based in New Orleans, …

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Published on April 4, 2025 - 16:20 GMT

Nonprofit Alliance of Consumer Advocates saves PA Homeowner from a Foreclosure Trustee Sale with No Fee Assistance

GREENCASTLE, PA, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After enduring heartbreaking loss and financial hardship, Tami Maple of Greencastle, PA, has successfully saved her home from foreclosure—thanks to the assistance of the …

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Published on April 4, 2025 - 16:04 GMT

Justice for our children: time for all South Africans to act

JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Media Statement by Safer South Africa Foundation Justice for our children: time for all South Africans to act Social crimes, including gender-based violence, at institutions …

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Published on April 4, 2025 - 15:54 GMT

SHAB Partners with Choose Love to Champion Refugees Worldwide

Persian-American pop star and refugee-turned-icon reflects on her own journey as she releases bold album, 'ONE SUITCASE' DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International pop artist SHAB, the Persian-American …

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Published on April 4, 2025 - 15:06 GMT

Alarming Levels of Heavy Metals Found in 95% of Commercial Baby Foods, New Report Reveals

Groundbreaking report by health and nutrition authority FoodNourish.net exposes regulatory failures allowing toxic contaminants in foods marketed for infants SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A groundbreaking …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Environment ...
Published on April 4, 2025 - 14:51 GMT

Mark Your Calendars: 'Do the Right Day' Fair Set for April 10

MERIDIAN, ID, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The West Ada School District, in partnership with the City of Meridian, invites the community to come together in celebration of kindness, service, and connection at the upcoming Do …

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Published on April 4, 2025 - 14:37 GMT

New Canadian Immigration Law Firm, Zohil-Morton Law, Now Offering Legal Services

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zohil-Morton Law, a newly established Canadian immigration law firm, is now providing legal services to individuals, families, and businesses navigating the complexities of Canadian …

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Published on April 4, 2025 - 14:06 GMT

Federal Cuts Threaten History and Culture in Idaho

Idaho Humanities Council Needs Support BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The future of the Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) is at risk due to DOGE cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). These drastic …

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Published on April 4, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Understanding Wage and Overtime Pay Laws: A Hidden Issue for Many Hourly Employees

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hourly workers who "go the extra mile" to impress an employer or pursue a promotion risk engaging in unpaid labor, and often do not know there are laws and rights associated …

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