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Olympics: 4 things South African sport tourism can learn from what went right in Paris
14th August 2024 If you followed the Paris 2024 Olympics broadcast, you’ll have noticed the breathtaking city backdrop to events, the festive atmosphere and active... →
South Africa has a huge gap between the rich and poor - 4 urgent reasons to tackle inequality
14th August 2024 South Africa has exceptionally high levels of inequality. As someone who studies issues of inequality and sustainability, I have argued before that... →
African economic expansion need not threaten global carbon targets: study points out the path to green growth
13th August 2024 Africa contributes only about 4% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. The continent consumes the least energy for each person, compared with... →
When are African women athletes woman enough?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 13th August 2024 The Paris Olympics were a reminder of how sports are the latest chapter in Eurocentric ideals that cruelly affect African women. The Paris Olympics... →
The challenge ahead: Fact-checking South Africa’s new lawmakers as parliament kicks off
By: Africa Check 13th August 2024 Following a historic election, president Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the opening of parliament address on 18 July 2024, marking the start of the... →
South Africa’s new arts minister can grow the industry – scholars outline what Gayton McKenzie’s 7 priorities should be 
12th August 2024 South Africa’s Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has often been the focus of protests by the country’s artists. A string of ministers... →
Democracy crisis or state crisis in Africa?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 12th August 2024 For democracy and multilateralism in Africa to prosper, the continent needs strong states with institutions that deliver. Africa’s myriad... →
Is Russia’s war against Ukraine spilling over into Africa?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 12th August 2024 Dangerous signs of a proxy Russia-Ukraine war on the continent could have grave implications for Africa. Russia appears to be intensifying its... →
No easy road ahead
By: Terence Creamer 9th August 2024 Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is correct when he says South Africa’s electricity pricing policy is in need of review,... →
Varied ways of thinking and not thinking in the world of policy commentators
By: Saliem Fakir 9th August 2024 We are entering a period of intense transition processes globally, necessitating the phasing out of fossil fuels. Implementation needs to be... →
