The Conversation
Saving for retirement in South Africa? Four tips to navigate the new pension rules
31st July 2024 South Africa is changing its pension laws. The new system is designed to give individuals the opportunity to access only a portion of their... →
South Africa’s unity government could see a continuation of the ANC’s political dominance – and hurt the DA
30th July 2024 The ANC’s loss of its majority in the recent election, and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s formation of a government of national unity, have been... →
South Africa is changing its retirement rules to help boost country savings: how it will work
30th July 2024 A study of 160 countries, spanning 60 years of economic history, establishes that there is no country that has been able to transition from “poor... →
Kenya’s new cabinet: finance minister faces an uphill battle against corruption, unemployment and debt
26th July 2024 Kenya faces difficult times ahead because of pressure to pay debts, create jobs for the youth, offer improved services to citizens and uproot... →
South African teens are struggling: Western Cape study shows 33% have symptoms of depression
26th July 2024 In South Africa, little research has been done on depression and anxiety among younger adolescents, those between the ages of 10 and 14. Existing... →
South Africa is trying to put a stop to the abuse of its intelligence agencies - what still needs fixing
23rd July 2024 South Africa’s security laws are open to abuse by rogue intelligence operatives and politicians. These laws are meant to govern the conduct of... →
Urban greening in Africa will help to build climate resilience – planners and governments need to work with nature
23rd July 2024 Nature-based solutions are actions that use nature to solve environmental problems. Examples in cities would be setting up a wetland near a group... →
Kenya’s former President Daniel arap Moi mastered the art of silencing critics – why his tactics wouldn’t work today
23rd July 2024 Countrywide protests, police killings, mass arrests and calls for the president to stand down. This is Kenya in 2024 – and, for many, it’s evoking... →
Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech to parliament listed South Africa’s old problems – but no new solutions
22nd July 2024 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s opening of parliament speech successfully captured the spirit of a diverse and cohesive multi-party... →
144 South Africans with mental disability died in the Life Esidimeni tragedy. Lessons from the inquest judgment
19th July 2024 A South African high court ruling marks an important milestone in holding public officials to account for their decisions. As a result of the... →
