The use of the death penalty is a contentious issue worldwide, with some countries continuing to enforce capital punishment despite a growing trend towards abolition. ## Singapore’s Continued Use of the Death Penalty
The issue of education for prisoners in South Africa has been a topic of much debate for many years. Recently, Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR) filed a court case on behalf of a prisoner, Mbalenhle Sydney Ntuli, regarding using personal computers in cells for educational purposes. This case has brought the issue to the forefront once again.
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in South Africa has ruled that public display of the old South African flag is considered hate speech, unfair discrimination, and harassment based on racial grounds. This decision reinforces the country’s stance against racist behavior and conveys that such actions will be dealt with firmly.
The situation in Sudan has been volatile since the removal of former President Omar alBashir in April 2019. The country has been in a transitional period, with a powersharing government comprising military and civilian factions. However, tensions have risen in recent weeks due to disagreements over the country’s future.
The Dalai Lama is one of the most recognized spiritual leaders in the world, renowned for his teachings on compassion, nonviolence, and the importance of inner peace. He was born in Tibet in 1935 and was identified as the 14th reincarnation of the Dalai Lama by the age of two. At 15, he assumed political power in Tibet but was forced into exile in India in 1959 after a failed uprising against Chinese rule. Since then, he has been a vocal advocate for the rights of Tibetans and has worked tirelessly to promote peace and understanding around the world.
In Rondebosch last year, a Cape Town police officer named Luvolwethu Kati shot and killed a homeless man named Dumisani Joxo. On Thursday, Kati’s hearing began in the Wynberg Regional Court. Kati appeared in court dressed in a redchequered shirt and green pants to face charges surrounding the incident on January 9, 2022.
In Rondebosch last year, a Cape Town police officer named Luvolwethu Kati shot and killed a homeless man named Dumisani Joxo. On Thursday, Kati’s hearing began in the Wynberg Regional Court. Kati appeared in court dressed in a redchequered shirt and green pants to face charges surrounding the incident on January 9, 2022.