Happy Mandela Day 2026
The theme for this year’s Nelson Mandela Day is: “It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity“ Poverty
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Understanding Migration in South Africa
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the situation in South Africa: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statements/2026-04-27/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-the-situation-south-africa Organised Labour Statement: https://mediadon.co.za/organised-labour-statement-on-migration-and-south-africas-economic-crisis/ SASCO National
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Youth Day 2026: Reflecting on 50 Years Since the Soweto Uprising
As South Africa commemorates Youth Day on 16 June 2026 and marks the 50th anniversary of the historic Soweto Uprising,
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World Day Against Child Labour 2026: “Red Card to Child Labour – Fair Play for Children, Decent Work for Adults” – 12 June 2026
On June 12, the world observes World Day Against Child Labour under a powerful new slogan: “Red Card to Child Labour:
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Lwazi Somya – DIRCO + SAIIA symposium – 25 May 2026
Mr Lwazi Somya, the Manager of Policy, Advocacy, and Stakeholder Engagement and a Senior Researcher at the Southern African Liaison
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What Africa Day Reminds Us – 25 May 2026
Africa Day isn’t just a commemoration, it’s a reminder. A reminder that Africa is not a monolith, but a magnificent
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International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: “At the heart of democracy”
IDAHOBIT is celebrated every 17 May to mark the 1990 decision by the World Health Organisation to remove homosexuality from its International Classification
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Celebrating Workers’ Day: Honouring Labour and Achievement
Workers’ Day, observed on 1st May each year, is a global celebration dedicated to honouring the contributions and rights of
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