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Police should treat all citizens, no matter their socio-economic standing, equally
An image circulated this week, where law enforcement stopped a taxi to search the passengers and run their usual checks. According to SAPS, three people were arrested during the N3 roadblock near Harrismith. They are said to have been in possession of new pairs of shoes and sneakers that they could not account for, these people were subsequently arrested.
Citizens have seen lack of punishment for rampant looting by political elite
Last week, we saw thousands of people going on looting and plunder spree sparked by what was supposed to be protests against the jailing of former president Jacob Zuma. I believe many people joined in on the unrest not because they care for Zuma's incarceration but because the chaos presented an opportunity to grab food and other goods they ordinarily may not have access to.
Woman who abandons baby should not be only one burdened with blame
A few days ago, not very far from where I live, a baby who is estimated to be about three weeks old was found abandoned. A very sad situation, I must say, but luckily the child was found alive and healthy.
Equal opportunity remains pipe dream 25 years after Beijing gathering
The year 2020 marked the 25th anniversary of the 4th United Nations World Conference on Women in Beijing, China, which was regarded as a turning point for the global agenda on gender equality.
Inclusion of women in all facets of life benefits society as a whole
The excitement around these changes made me think about the interaction between gender, energy generation, issues to do with climate change and the likes, and the role of women in these spheres.
Killings of queers are hate crimes, targeted at a particular group of people
We are in a crisis, in fact we have always been in a crisis as a country, when it comes to hate crimes against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex+ (LGBTQI+) people.
Top athletes are also human and should be treated as such
Naomi Osaka said she had been suffering long bouts of depression since the 2018 US Open and has struggled to cope since. And she suffers from anxiety.
New bill brings relief to fathers denied access to their children without merit
Men should be given a fair chance at parenting without exhausting red tape
Women crying wolf must bear the consequences of their actions
Police resources wasted on false kidnapping claim
Opposition to polyandry is bid by men to control marriage power dynamics
Society must realise that what's good for the goose is good for the gander



















