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Social media as a teaching tool: South African teachers talk about the new reality
15th October 2024 The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in a shift towards the use of social media platforms in teaching. The South African Department of Basic Education,... →
The remarkable career of Tito Mboweni: from South African freedom fighter to central bank governor and trusted politician
14th October 2024 It is sad to write about Tito Mboweni in the past tense. Tito Titus Mboweni, who was born on 16 March 1959 in Tzaneen, a town in South Africa in... →
Tito Mboweni: South African Minister and Reserve Bank governor who drove significant economic reforms
14th October 2024 Tito Mboweni, former South African Reserve Bank Governor, Minister of Finance, and Minister of Labour was arguably one of the country’s most... →
Brics: a fairer global order – or a bigger Russian support group?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 14th October 2024 This month’s Brics Summit should indicate the club’s future direction, which could see the three original democracies distancing themselves. Is... →
Assessing and engaging with the GNU after 100 days: the prospect for democratic resurgence – Part One
By: Raymond Suttner 14th October 2024 The public standing of the Government of National Unity (GNU) does not appear to depend thus far on political statements or actions, but mainly on... →
Faith Action Breaking the Cycle of Gender Violence
14th October 2024 To rattle the cage and move beyond scriptures, the new interfaith strategy to end gender-based violence and femicide calls for champions in every... →
Can South Africa’s prosecution finally achieve independence under the GNU?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 11th October 2024 Efforts to secure the NPA’s operational and financial independence have stalled, exposing the justice system to bureaucratic bottlenecks and... →
Kenya is overhauling its national healthcare scheme after 58 years – what would make the transition less painful
11th October 2024 Kenya’s pursuit of universal health coverage has evolved over three decades through incremental reforms. But by far the boldest step taken so far... →
Growth glue
By: Terence Creamer 11th October 2024 The so-called second phase of the partnership launched between government and business to tackle South Africa’s electricity, logistics and crime... →
Anglo-Boer War: how a bloody conflict 125 years ago still shapes South Africa
10th October 2024 The 125th anniversary of the Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902 is marked on 11 October 2024. Also known as the South African War or the Second Boer War,... →
