Kreena Govender

“I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own.” Remembering the indomitable Audre Lorde (18 Feb 1934 -17 Nov 1992)

The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a draft resolution that unequivocally condemns the trafficking of enslaved Africans and the transatlantic slave trade as the most inhumane and enduring injustice against humanity. 123 in favour 3 Against (USA, Israel, Argentina) 52 abstentions The resolution also seeks to recognize the profound and lasting impacts of the abhorrent regimes of slavery and colonialism and emphasizes that claims for reparations represent a concrete step towards remedying historical wrongs against Africans and people of African descent. #sabcnews

The child who was subjected to torture (including having cigarettes extinguished on his body and a metal rod inserted into his feet in front of his father)— In a delayed video released by the occupation, the moment of his handover to the International Committee of the Red Cross is documented in the “Yellow Line” area east of Gaza, days after he was detained along with his father. During his detention, he was subjected to severe abuses, while his father remains imprisoned by the occupation to this moment.

@Am_Blujay My heart is broken for this beautiful child.

GRADE 3 LEARNER COMMITS SUICIDE This is the heartbreaking story of Imibongo Ntamehlo, a Grade 3 learner from Mthatha in the Eastern Cape. She tragically took her own life after enduring ongoing abuse and bullying from her classmates. Reports say the kids would constantly mock her mother's situation and laugh at her for coming from what they called an "ugly home." They also made fun of her for never bringing a lunchbox to school and targeted her poverty in general. She kept complaining about the teasing, but it never stopped. In the end, the pain became too much, and she ended her life.

Global military expenditure just hit $2.7 trillion - in a single year. According to @UN estimates, ending world hunger by 2030 would require $93 billion annually. That means we spend almost 30 times more every year on killing each other than on making sure everyone eats. Numbers don't lie. Our priorities do.

Siya Kolisi pledges his support for the fight against gender-based violence and issues a challenge to men to get behind the movement 💜

Drankensburg Choir performing at OR Tambo International Airport.

The #BokWomen are leaving #RWC2025 proud and with their heads held high despite bowing out in the quarter-finals - more here: tinyurl.com/yc4n24fc 👊 #PlusOne

DM @msletsike led the #G20 Disability Inclusion Initiative Meeting on the sidelines of #COSP18 🌍 Attended by 11 G20 nations, guest countries & intl orgs 🤝 Ministers from 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany & 🇮🇹 Italy joined 👏 SA applauded for putting #DisabilityInclusion on the #G20 agenda

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Deputy Ministers Andries Nel and @msletsike will lead a Community and Youth Engagement on 04 June 2025 in Mitchells Plain under the theme: "Protection of Children is in Their Best Interest." ⏲️ : 11:30 📍: F.R.O.G Centre, 3 Juno Street, Woodlands, Mitchells Plain

US funding cuts have impacted Zambia’s HIV response. But the government and partners are stepping up. UNAIDS' @IsaacOffei11 shares how the country is mitigating the impacts to protect the health and lives of people living with HIV, and how UNAIDS is supporting these efforts.

By the way, I will appear before Parliament’s portfolio committee on Women, Youth and Person's with Disabilities today. To end GBVF and harmful social norms all stakeholders must play their part incl Parliament. All South Africans must realise their role in preventing violence.

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[In pictures] Deputy Minister @msletsike delivers her address at the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent at the @UN Headquarters, New York, highlighting South Africa's appreciation for the forum's role in advancing the global anti-racism agenda.

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Please see a link to join virtually facebook.com/share/15SCY77n… @msletsike @tabitamah

So looking forward to this ground-breaking event! @msletsike @Carolyn_Steyn @tabitamah @sscn_sa sscn.co.za

@msletsike @tabitamah @AuntyPoz

Our learners shall enjoy the school environment free from GBV. We shall work for our nation to ensure we create a safe environment for our children,this work can be achieved when all stakeholders join hands. 🖤💚💛