The Conversation
Refugee camps explained: why South Africa has avoided them
28th July 2026 South Africa started processing undocumented migrants at a temporary repatriation centre in Musina, a border town with Zimbabwe, in July 2026. This... →
Lessons from South Africa on how parks and community gardens can help cities adapt to climate change
27th July 2026 Climate change is affecting cities more and more. This creates major challenges, but it also gives fast-growing cities, especially in sub-Saharan... →
South Sudan’s first elections won’t be perfect – but another delay could be even riskier
27th July 2026 South Sudan is expected to hold an election on 22 December 2026, the first in the country’s history. It’s already been postponed twice, in 2022 and... →
How can rural communities benefit from South Africa’s green energy transition? A solar farm in Limpopo offers clues
24th July 2026 South Africa, which produces about 40% of Africa’s carbon emissions, is moving away from coal-fired power towards renewable energy such as solar... →
A sharp fall in gas supplies in 2028 threatens South Africa’s economy: how to manage the fallout
22nd July 2026 South Africans are getting used to the term “gas cliff” as pressure ramps up for action to be taken ahead of expected gas shortages. Natural gas... →
African entrepreneurs operate in tough conditions: the skills they’ve honed could be useful to others
21st July 2026 When people talk about entrepreneurship in Africa, the conversation usually starts with everything that’s missing. Limited funding. Weak... →
Gender‑based violence survivors need more than justice: four keys to recovery
21st July 2026 Gender-based violence in Africa is often treated as a legal, social or policing problem. But these responses don’t fully address the conditions... →
Shadows of past political violence shape the lives of young Africans for years – a study of nine countries
20th July 2026 Political violence refers to the use of force by groups pursuing political goals. It can include attacks on civilians, armed clashes, riots and... →
Urban farming helps Johannesburg’s poorest households survive – now it needs bigger investment
1st July 2026 Urban agriculture, where plants and livestock are farmed within city limits, is increasingly recognised and promoted as a solution to food... →
Blaming migrants ignores the real causes of South Africa’s economic crisis
29th June 2026 South Africa is in the midst of its most significant anti-immigrant mobilisation in years. The emergence of the March and March movement, calls... →
