Category: Politics

Nhlanhla Nene warns graduates about politics
April 21, 2016 No Responses

Nhlanhla Nene warns graduates about politics

The former Minister of Finance of South Africa told students that politics is not for the faint-hearted during Mangosuthu University of Technology graduation ceremony Speaking at the MUT graduation ceremony, where he also received an honorary doctorate, the South African...
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“Democracy Spring” protests in DC led to arrests
April 13, 2016 No Responses

“Democracy Spring” protests in DC led to arrests

Protests occurred at the U.S. Capitol yesterday, as Americans called for the end of big money and corporate lobbying influence over politics The massive protest was organized in front of the iconic building of the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C.,...
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Politicians in Australia promise building of a high speed train
April 11, 2016 No Responses

Politicians in Australia promise building of a high speed train

The pre-election promise is expected to link Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne Over the years, politicians in Australia kept promising a high speed rail project, but did nothing to gain the public confidence. This year also, officials were expected to announce...
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Extended protest movements in France
April 11, 2016 No Responses

Extended protest movements in France

The Place de la Republique in Paris was evacuated by the police earlier today, after vehement protests extended in other 60 cities The Nuit Debout movement, inspired by the 2011 Indignados movement in Spain, resulted as a consequence of the...
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Americans aim to teach politics courses in public schools
April 7, 2016 No Responses

Americans aim to teach politics courses in public schools

In the middle of the presidential election season in the USA, a new project arises Parents and educators in the USA believe that political and civics discussions in public school classrooms can help children better understand the events in the...
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South African currency affects local politics
April 5, 2016 No Responses

South African currency affects local politics

As the rand weakened against the dollar at the beginning of this week, political uncertainty rises after President Jacob Zuma was asked to resign his position The SA rand was trading at 14.7350 per dollar this week, which translates into...
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David Cameron addresses UK steel crisis
March 31, 2016 No Responses

David Cameron addresses UK steel crisis

After Tata Steel decided to sell its business in UK, David Cameron’s government attempts to save thousands of steel jobs Ministers in the UK are currently under big pressure to secure the company’s plants in Port Talbot, Rotherham, Corby and...
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