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South Africa’s 2022 census may not be accurate enough for official use: demographers explain what went wrong
10th July 2024 The 2022 South African census set an undesirable record: it is the census with the highest undercount among those where the undercount is measured... →
Extreme weather in South Africa is disrupting tourism – research tracks the impact on coastal areas
10th July 2024 South Africa has experienced some extreme weather events in recent months. These have included floods and an uncommon tornado in South Africa’s... →
Why the African Union should weigh in on the Gaza crisis
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 10th July 2024 Unlike its ambiguous response to the Russia-Ukraine war, the AU’s position on the destruction of Gaza has been clear. Although not an African... →
Southern Africa is seen as a leader in wildlife conservation, but its market-driven approach is deeply flawed
9th July 2024 Southern Africa’s wildlife economy is often hailed as a successful model. The idea behind this model is that biodiversity and wildlife are used as... →
Is Cape Town’s drop in business robbery a cause for concern?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 9th July 2024 A fall in business robberies over the past decade could indicate rising levels of extortion and organised crime. South Africa is a country plagued... →
South Africa’s healthcare system: eight steps that would get it on the right track
8th July 2024 South Africa’s healthcare system suffers from widespread problems in its governance. A number of indicators point to this dysfunction. These... →
Mozambique can learn from other African countries about hosting IDPs
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 8th July 2024 Assisting internally displaced people is crucial for humanitarian and security reasons, but the government has no plan to support them.... →
Meaningful dialogue can forge positive change in South Africa
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 8th July 2024 Those convening the national dialogue promised by President Ramaphosa could learn from the innovative Violence Prevention Forum. On 30 June,... →
Ramaphosa made practical choices for South Africa’s multi-party cabinet – how this will help him down the line
5th July 2024 South African president Cyril Ramaphosa’s multi-party cabinet of national unity has been sworn in. Much of the attention leading up to the... →
Moment of consequence?
By: Terence Creamer 5th July 2024 As is the case for the country as a whole, South Africa’s industrial development is at “a moment of fundamental consequence”, to borrow a line from... →
