Wits University lecturer Danai Mupotsa believes the apologies by Clicks and Unilever for the racist advert, which described black women's hair as dry and damaged, is just window dressing.She said the protests and conversations around issues of representation and racism that are still prevalent in organisations were necessary to affirm people.Companies such as Unilever use…
Protesters outside the Wynberg Magistrate's Court as Leonard Mzingeli appears for the murder of teen Amahle Quku. (Jenni Evans, News24) The man accused of murdering Amahle Quku, 17, has confessed to the crime, court has heard.Protesters outside court shouted "dog!" and "we will never forgive you" as he made his first appearance.Amahle's body was found…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…