Introduction
Many young men are becoming izinkabi (contract killers/hitmen) in South Africa. However, it is worth noting that poverty is …
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University as a Supportive Community and Space
Introduction
Universities in South Africa and globally are often viewed primarily as spaces for knowledge production, teaching, and learning. While …
Femicide as a Human Rights Violation
Introduction
Femicide, the intentional killing of women, is one of the most urgent social challenges facing South Africa today. Every …
The Ayanda Msweli Foundation: Helping the Poorest of the Poor
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This article speaks about the significant contribution made by the patriotic and caring Ayanda Msweli in helping many poor …
How Immorality and Corruption Among Police Officers Contribute to the Unending Rise of Crime in South Africa?
Introduction
Despite the remarkable strides made by the new democratic government to combat the issue of crime that continues to …
How Poverty Among Young Girls Contributes to the Proliferation of HIV & AIDS
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Due to issues of gendered poverty in rural communities that affect mostly young women, many young women opt to …
How the Issue of Not Having Identity Documents Exposes Some Young Adults to Unemployment & Poverty in South Africa?
Introduction
While many young adults in post-apartheid South Africa do manage to get identity documents (IDs) at an early age, …
Why Do Some University Women Engage in Abortion?
Introduction
Despite the medical complications associated with abortion, the act and issue of aborting unborn children continue to be a …
Mob Justice as a Crime Reduction Strategy in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Introduction
In cases where police officers fail to deal with crimes related to the theft of livestock and are unable …
How Does the Cheap Labour of Foreigners in South Africa Contribute to Xenophobic Attacks on Foreign Nationals in South Africa?
Introduction
Despite the remarkable strides made by several politicians to unite Africans as “one,” the ongoing issue of xenophobic attacks …
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