The Conversation
Double tragedy: the Zimbabwe farmers affected by illegal mining and climate change
11th July 2024 Smallholder farmers in rural Gwanda, a region in Zimbabwe that borders South Africa, have been affected by a double shock – a combination of heat,... →
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... →
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... →
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... →
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... →
Kenya unrest: Ruto awakened class politics that now threatens to engulf him
4th July 2024 Many of the grievances of Kenya’s Gen-Z, young people who took to the streets in late June, have been palpable for years. I witnessed these during... →
South Africa’s new agricultural leadership should focus on getting things done, not designing new policies
3rd July 2024 South Africa’s primary agriculture sector accounts for nearly 3% of GDP and about 8% when considering the value of agro-processing. But it can... →
How democracy can work at community level: 3 lessons from a South African protest movement
3rd July 2024 Popular protests have surged around the world over the last decade. But do they work? And what lessons can be learnt from communities who have a... →
Why liberation movements fail when they come to power: South Africa and Namibia are cases in point
3rd July 2024 Decreased support for the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa’s elections on 29 May was expected. But a decline from 57% to 40% marked... →
