(2024-12-09). South Africa's progress in 2024 sets the stage for hope in the New Year. sanews.gov.za South Africa's progress in 2024 sets the stage for hope in the New Year | As the year draws to a close, President Cyril Ramaphosa has reflected on South Africa's achievements and challenges, expressing optimism for the year ahead in his weekly newsletter. | This year marked three decades since the advent of democracy, with the country commemorating its progress in building a constitutional order rooted in freedom, equality and human rights. | Among the highlights was South Africa's seventh successful General Election, with 70 political parties contesting. The Electoral Commission was lauded for its efficient man…
(2024-12-09). Amnesty files complaint against German police union VP over Palestine comments. skwawkbox.org 
Manuel Ostermann's racism and calls for violence against anti-genocide protesters lead to formal complaint from human rights group Amnesty International's German office has filed a formal complaint against police union vice president Manuel Ostermann over his racism and incitement to violence against anti-genocide protesters. In a video, Ostermann has "called for the deportation of demonstrators …