insert_link South Africa S.A’s Ramaphosa calls for global cooperation to tackle 21st century challenges S.A's Ramaphosa calls for global cooperation to tackle 21st century challenges such as climate change, pandemics, poverty, and geopolitical tensions. In his address, he stressed that united action is crucial to addressing these crises and ensuring progress for all nations. Ramaphosa urged world leaders to prioritise collaboration, and highlighted the role of institutions like the G20 in promoting solidarity and inclusive growth, particularly for the world’s poorest and most […] today22 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa S.A President says his country will focus its G20 Presidency on solidarity S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will focus its G20 Presidency on solidarity, equality, and sustainable development adding that the G20 is important in shaping and strengthening global architecture and governance on major international economic issues. In his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Ramaphosa, says it is important to foster cooperation to deal with the challenges the world faces: today22 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa S.A Education Activist Supports AfriForum’s Challenge to Education Act South African Education activist, Hendrick Makaneta, says Solidarity and AfriForum are well within their rights to challenge the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act. The groups have instituted legal proceedings, arguing that the Act violates previous agreements, and disregards critical recommendations by Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube, particularly on language and admissions policies. Makaneta says this is going to be an interesting test case as the constitutionality of the policies […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s GOOD Party Criticizes Solidarity, AfriForum’s Legal Challenge to Education Law South Africa's GOOD Party says Solidarity and AfriForum’s decision to institute legal proceedings against the promulgation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment, lacks credibility and substance. The groups argue that the Act violates previous agreements and disregards critical recommendations by minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube, particularly on language and admissions policies. GOOD Party’s Secretary-General, Brett Herron, says Solidarity and AfriForum seem adamant about defending some imaginary attack […] today17 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa AfriForum and Solidarity Reject Cosatu’s Claims of Apartheid Flags at BELA Protest AfriForum and Solidarity have dismissed Cosatu's claims that apartheid flags were displayed at the BELA protest in Pretoria. AfriForum's Kallie Kriel says the accusations are false and malicious. Adding that with over ten-thousand attendees protesting the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act, organisers noted one individual with a Vierkleur flag, who was quickly escorted off-site. He criticised Cosatu over the allegations: today7 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa Thousands Protest in Pretoria to Defend Afrikaans Education Against BELA S.A's AfriForum and Solidarity have confirmed that over ten-thousand people took part in the demonstration in Pretoria in defense of Afrikaans education against the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act. Protesters marched from the Voortrekker Monument to Freedom Park, emphasising that BELA is the red line. AfriForum's Kallie Kriel condemned perceived threats to cultural identity and demanded the preservation of mother language rights in education: today6 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Advocating for Land Rights: The /Khomanins Community Takes a Stand Windhoek, Namibia — November 4, 2024: In a powerful demonstration of solidarity and resilience, the /Khomanins Landless Association and the Namibia Ancestral Land Foundation have submitted a final petition to the Namibian government, calling for urgent action to address systemic land dispossession and the ongoing plight of landless communities in Namibia. This petition comes in the wake of a mass demonstration aimed at highlighting the injustices faced by indigenous peoples, […] today5 November, 2024
insert_link Africa ANC reaffirms support for Palestinians The ANC, South Africa's former ruling party, has reaffirmed its support for the Palestinian people during the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In a media address in Boksburg, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula called on the international community to condemn the violence against Palestinians and in Lebanon, urging for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid. Meanwhile, the Israeli Defence Force has defended its continued operations in northern Gaza, […] today30 October, 2024
insert_link South Africa Solidarity’s proposed a new healthcare system to ease pressure on the struggling public sector In South Africa, Solidarity’s research institute has proposed a new healthcare system to ease pressure on the struggling public sector and improve access to private care. This comes as debates continue over the National Health Insurance Act signed by president Cyril Ramaphosa in May. Solidarity's proposal promises lower monthly costs and better medical care. Solidarity’s Theuns du Buisson warns that the NHI could bankrupt the state due to poor planning: […] today9 October, 2024
