Dr Corrin Varady, CEO of IDEA Digital Education speaks to Kwena Moabelo about how we can use edtech and values-based education to find common ground in our African heritage across the continent and define our rightful place in the world at large.

Dr Corrin Varady, CEO of IDEA Digital Education speaks to Kwena Moabelo about how we can use edtech and values-based education to find common ground in our African heritage across the continent and define our rightful place in the world at large.

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Floyd Shivambu, born in rural Limpopo in 1983, rose from humble beginnings to become a prominent voice in South African politics. A Wits graduate with a Master’s in Political Studies, he began his activism as SRC President before serving as ANCYL spokesperson. He co-founded the EFF in 2013 and became a leading parliamentary figure on economic justice. In 2024, Shivambu joined the MK Party and now serves as Secretary-General, continuing to champion radical economic transformation.

Floyd Shivambu, born in rural Limpopo in 1983, rose from humble beginnings to become a prominent voice in South African politics. A Wits graduate with a Master&rsquo;s in Political Studies, he began his activism as SRC President before serving as ANCYL spokesperson. He co-founded the EFF in 2013 and became a leading parliamentary figure on economic justice. In 2024, Shivambu joined the MK Party and now serves as Secretary-General, continuing to champion radical economic transformation.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP - Floyd Shivambu President of Afrika Mayibuye Movement

The SA Human Rights Commission has released a landmark Rights of Rastafari Report, highlighting persistent discrimination faced by South Africa’s Rastafari community — from cannabis-related arrests and workplace exclusion to school policies targeting dreadlocks. Launched on a holy Rastafari date, the report stems from extensive community engagement and calls for urgent policy reform to protect religious freedom, cultural expression, and equality for this long-marginalised group.

The SA Human Rights Commission has released a landmark Rights of Rastafari Report, highlighting persistent discrimination faced by South Africa&rsquo;s Rastafari community &mdash; from cannabis-related arrests and workplace exclusion to school policies targeting dreadlocks. Launched on a holy Rastafari date, the report stems from extensive community engagement and calls for urgent policy reform to protect religious freedom, cultural expression, and equality for this long-marginalised group.

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Tanzania is under fire after blocking major social media platforms and restricting Internet access during elections, drawing condemnation from global rights groups. The blackout, which halted platforms like TikTok, Telegram, and Messenger for five days, disrupted communication and online payments and sparked protests in Dar-es-Salaam. With opposition figures detained and reports of deadly police force, activists warn the shutdown undermines democracy and election transparency.

Tanzania is under fire after blocking major social media platforms and restricting Internet access during elections, drawing condemnation from global rights groups. The blackout, which halted platforms like TikTok, Telegram, and Messenger for five days, disrupted communication and online payments and sparked protests in Dar-es-Salaam. With opposition figures detained and reports of deadly police force, activists warn the shutdown undermines democracy and election transparency.

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