#South Africa
How an Unsung Army of Women Is Waging War on COVID-19 in Africa
Community health workers are the foot soldiers who are trusted to save lives. Read more
South Africa Started Testing a COVID-19 Vaccine This Week. Here’s Why It’s a Big Deal.
The country has the highest number of cases of coronavirus in Africa. Read more
African Countries Unite to Create Online Market to Increase Access to COVID-19 Medical Supplies
The platform will work like eBay or Amazon, and will help lower the cost of supplies too. Read more
Murders of South African Women Surge as 9-Week Lockdown Eases
Campaigners are calling for tougher police action on violence against women. Read more
Countries That Contributed to Slavery Must Be Held Accountable: UN Human Rights Chief
This includes formal apologies, truth-telling processes, and reparations. Read more
4 Things the World Can Learn From South Africa About Racial Justice
We spoke to CEOs of Nelson Mandela Foundation and Ahmed Kathrada Foundation about systemic racism. Read more
South Africa’s #RhodesMustFall Founder Speaks Out on Statues That Glorify Racism
The 2015 student-led campaign paved the way for debate about monuments honouring imperial pasts. Read more
Give Young People a Seat at the Decision-Making Table, Says South African Activist Zulaikha Patel
Patel was just 13 when she confronted her school’s anti-Black policies. Read more