- In 2023, former President Jacob Zuma’s corruption trial faced delays, raising questions as to whether Zuma would be held accountable. Members of the VIP Protection Unit of the South African Police Service (SAPS) were suspended for misconduct, facing charges of assault, malicious damage to property, and pointing a firearm at civilians. Environmental challenges remain a concern as air pollution continues to harm the health and well-being of South Africans. Entrenched sexual violence and discrimination prevent the realization of the rights of women and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. While guaranteed in legislation, the rights of older people and children have come under threat, and xenophobia against African and Asian foreign nationals continued throughout the year.
- I was conceived around this time.
A full-term pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks (280 days), but conception typically occurs about 38 weeks (266 days) before birth, since pregnancy is counted from the first day of the last menstrual period. \ If you were born on April 14, 1974, your conception date was likely around July 22, 1973. However, this could vary by a week or so depending on individual factors.