RUC officer referred for 1976 murder of brothers in County Armagh

Read More Northern Ireland RUC officer referred for 1976 murder of brothers in County Armagh Referral to prosecutors comes as UK told plan to end Troubles prosecutions ‘could breach international law’ @lisaocarroll Thu 23 Sep 2021 05.52 EDT Last modified on Thu 23 Sep 2021 06.26 EDT A former police officer of the Royal Ulster […]

Woman with Down’s syndrome loses UK abortion law case

Read More Abortion Woman with Down’s syndrome loses UK abortion law case Heidi Crowter argued that allowing pregnancy terminations up to birth if the foetus has Down’s syndrome is discriminatory Thu 23 Sep 2021 05.48 EDT Last modified on Thu 23 Sep 2021 06.29 EDT A woman with Down’s syndrome who took Sajid Javid to […]

Florida lawmaker files abortion bill similar to Texas’ law

Post Content A Republican lawmaker in Florida on Wednesday filed a bill that would ban abortions in the state after a fetal heartbeat could be detected, which drew comparisons to the law put in place on Sept. 1. State Rep. Webster Barnaby, R-Deltona, filed the 40-page proposal that calls on doctors to be banned from […]

South Africa’s heritage brands

Read More From Ouma rusks to the Oros Man Heritage Day is intended to be a time to celebrate the rich, diverse heritage of the South African people. It’s now acknowledged that we shouldn’t reduce this occasion to simply a “braai day”, but we can reflect more deeply on the role food plays in creating […]

Why ‘Live at the Market Theatre’ is a monument

Read More I grew up with rich lore about the musicians in my family — and musicians that my father, in particular, grew up around in Soweto. One memory is of hearing about the relationship between my late aunt, Thandi Ntuli (said to be an incredible soprano) and the now late vocalist, singer-songwriter, educator, innovator […]

Why place matters in celebrating Jo’burg’s club history

Read More The history of the jol, of dancing after dark, of seeking pleasure amid the desolation of the everyday, is a story of ephemeral places as much as it is about evolving sonic tastes. Who remembers Teasers, an early haven for hip-hop in 1980s Cape Town that shaped the career of Ready D, or […]