Новости за 18.06.2020

Ahmed Divela was one of Ghana’s most fearless investigative journalists. This edited excerpt about his killing is from Faces of Assassination, a new book published by the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime. The book assembles 50 profiles of people who have been assassinated by criminal groups since the start of the millennium

In preparation for a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases, talks between private hospital groups and the national health department on treating patients have been concluded

The ANC and EFF want national, provincial and municipal polls in 2024 but other parties disagree

Despite efforts to prepare for the worst, it is ‘very unlikely’ that hospitals will be able to cope with the onslaught of Covid-19 cases

The municipality leaves it up to its executive committee and councillors to follow their conscience and contribute what they want to the city’s Covid-19 relief fund.

This week, the Black People’s National Crisis Committee (BPNCC) said it would intensify protest if activists are not listened to.

In a poll by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, based at Oxford University, the Mail & Guardian emerged as the most trusted weekly publication in South Africa

Labour representatives argue that the state airline just ‘expects 78% of workers to accept one week’s pay’ for each year worked

Former Khayelitsha resident Bulelani Mfaco is leading a campaign for the protection of refugee rights in that country

Nollywood directors are having to adapt quickly to Covid-19 restrictions that make filming tricky