UN Secretary-General, António Guterres. (@NelsonMandela, Twitter) South African civil society leaders have called for a stronger social contract to overcome inequalities in all its forms.Speaking at the 18th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture, they called for not only leaders, but members of the public to encourage social change. "This new social contract is actually between us, we…
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has passed the Civil Union Amendment Bill prohibiting marriage officers from objecting to marrying same-sex couples.The Bill will afford same-sex couples the same rights as heterosexual couples.Chairperson of the NCOP’s Select Committee on Security and Justice Shahidabibi Shaikh said the Bill would ensure equality for all.Marriage officers who refuse…
The Anti-repression Working Group is monitoring and collecting complaints made against security agencies operating during the lockdown. Ashraf Hendricks, Ground Up, file The Anti-Repression Working Group has been established by the Covid-19 People's Coalition.Hundreds of monitors have monitoring and reporting back on how lockdown regulations are being implemented.The group has set up a tracker where…
Published: December 16, 2025, 4:40 pm Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods LLC of Richmond, VA, announced today that it is recalling four varieties of its decorated pound cakes because of an undeclared soy allergen. A cake releasing agent containing soy was used to prevent sticking for the cakes listed below only. These products may contain soy, a
These pants swept us away years ago, placing tops in our best joggers guide. There's not much they can't do, offering a sharp look backed by four-way stretch and moisture-wicking properties. Made from recycled material, there's an important sustainability angle, too. If you’re looking for a jogger to gift that's built for chilling or workouts
4 min read "DAD, HOW CAN I build muscle?" For the past few years I’ve been thinking about building a home gym, and every time I came close, something stopped me. I didn’t have the space. I didn’t have the money. I was never really home—and when I was, disappearing into another part of the