At first, it may sound incredibly bizarre to suggest that the Coronavirus lockdowns many countries had put in place exactly one year ago could be used as the foundation for a Renaissance of the 21st century. Take a closer look and see how it may have been a 'Renaissance Moment' if the aftermath is manipulated appropriately.
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March 21, 1960, now commemorated as Human Rights Day every year in South Africa, was one of the key moments in the fight against Apartheid when innocent protestors were killed by Police on that fateful day. Today, Police brutality is an ongoing atrocity against humanity in South Africa - a symptom of normalised ruthlessness.
As Myanmar fell back into the grips of military rule following a successful coup d'état on Monday, concern has been raised over the impact this would have on minority groups in the troubled Southeast-Asian country. Further scrutiny has also been placed on neighbouring Bangladesh and its policy towards ethnic cleansing next door, as plans for the return of Rohingyan refugees fell into jeopardy after the coup.
The African continent has embarked on a journey that seeks unlock economic potential thorough unity in diversity. However, while many experts view the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) as a historic deal loaded with benefits, skeptics haven't overlooked Europe's possible influence in the development of the accord.
Scrapping the academic year is not a possible option in the real world and no matter what we do now, the country must brace itself for a surge of infections. This means that we must get going with what needs to be done and adapt to a different life during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to leading experts in the country.
Prof Shabir Madhi: SA has slowed community transmission of Covid-19 but hasn't flattened the curve3/6/2020
South Africa has not "flattened the curve" because, during the lockdown, community transmission continued and the effective reproductive rate hadn't been reduced enough. This is according to Professor Shabir Madhi of the University of the Witwatersrand.
By Cllr Fawzia Peer
It is indeed a pleasure and a privilege to extend our heartfelt Eid greetings to the Muslim community on the termination of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-al-Fitr.
The Western Cape province will have around 80 000 cases of Covid-19 by the first week of July, according to Premier Alan Winde.
The South African business community has become frustrated with Governement, saying that they have had enough as the economy takes a hard knock from the Coronavirus lockdown.
Lawyer calls on Ramaphosa to allow Eid prayers in congregation, with precautionary measures in place14/5/2020
With just over a week left until the Muslim festival of Eid-al-Fitr is celebrated in South Africa and across the globe, a Durban-based lawyer has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa and Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to allow Eid prayers in congregation during the coronavirus lockdown, with precautionary measures put in place.
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AuthorZahid Jadwat is a South African writer, columnist, podcaster and radio show host. Archives
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