THE MORNING BRIEFThe iconic Wits Sterkfontein Caves, part of South Africa’s Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, officially reopened on Tuesday, 15 April, under the full management of the University of the Witwatersrand.
Guest: Keneiloe Molopyane: Lecturer, School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies, Wits University
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An open letter addressed to UN Women at the 2026 Commission on the Status of Women raises urgent concerns about the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AU CEVAWG). While intended as a landmark treaty, the letter argues that the Convention in its current form weakens existing protections and fails to deliver on its promise of rights, justice, and action for African women and girls.
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At the inaugural National Transport Conference held in Midrand, urgent concerns about violence and instability in South Africa’s taxi industry took centre stage. Following a deadly shooting at a Delft taxi rank in Cape Town, Dr. Siyabulela Fobosi of the University of Fort Hare called for decisive, “tough medicine” to address what he argues is not just disorder—but organised crime embedded within the sector.
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The African National Congress calls on all peace-loving and patriotic South Africans to unite for The People’s March in Defence of Our Sovereignty and Democratic Gains on Saturday, 21 March 2026, commemorating Human Rights Day.
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