The Conversation
South Africa’s schools reflect an unequal society: what can teachers do about it?
Updated 1 hour 55 minutes ago South Africa’s education system is often described as the key to overcoming the legacy of apartheid. The country remains one of the most unequal... →
Millions of children aren’t getting vaccinated: how mapping tools can help find them
Updated 1 hour 57 minutes ago Worldwide about 13.5-million children have never received a vaccine at all. These are known as zero-dose children. Reaching them is central to the... →
South Africa is going digital on VAT: what it can learn from the rest of Africa
19th October 2026 Completing value-added tax (VAT) returns takes time, and waiting for a refund can tie up money a business needs to pay suppliers or invest. The... →
African countries could save billions by cutting air pollution and greenhouse gases at the same time
19th October 2026 Lowering air pollution in Africa has many economic benefits, according to new research by environmental scientists Chris Malley, Kevin Hicks and... →
Radical economic policies in Argentina offer lessons – but not a blueprint – for South Africa
14th October 2026 Economic reform is usually judged by its numbers: inflation, deficits, growth. Less attention goes to the beliefs and habits that decide whether... →
Navi Pillay’s Nobel peace prize is a vote of confidence in a global legal order under fire
12th October 2026 The awarding of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to distinguished South African jurist and international judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay is about more... →
Thabo Mbeki’s legacy in South Africa: stronger government but a blurred line between state and party
12th October 2026 Evaluating national leaders is a difficult task. Citizens often judge presidents and prime ministers by simple measures like economic growth during... →
Sol Plaatje at 150: why a pioneering South African change‑maker still inspires today
9th October 2026 On 9 October 1876, Solomon Tshekisho “Sol” Plaatje was born in the rural interior of what is now South Africa. He was raised in a Setswana-speaking... →
Super El Niño – how it could affect South Africa’s maize prices
8th October 2026 In southern Africa, the El Niño – caused by warmer sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean which affect air pressure and wind directions –... →
Super El Niño could hit southern Africa’s bean harvests hard: how to protect farmers
8th October 2026 Grain legumes, also known as pulses, are an important source of calories and income for rural households and small farmers globally. Beans,... →
