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South Africa’s genocide case against Israel is the country’s proudest foreign policy moment in three decades
26th January 2024 On 11 January 2024, South Africa hauled Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the charge of violating the 1948 Genocide... →
Three South African universities have new approaches to assessing students: why this is a good thing
24th January 2024 South African higher education faces many complex challenges rooted in the legacy of apartheid. They include the fact that many students are... →
Why are floods in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal so devastating? Urban planning expert explains
23rd January 2024 The devastation caused by the recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa demonstrates again that the country is not moving fast enough to adopt... →
South Africa’s ageing population comes with new challenges. How best to adapt to them 
23rd January 2024 Young people – under the age of 15 – currently make up 29% of South Africa’s population. But this will soon change: the aged portion of the... →
Cash-strapped conservationists in South Africa are struggling to collect biodiversity data – how to change that
19th January 2024 South Africa’s government conservation organisations have experienced substantial budget cuts. Even after steps to cut costs, South African... →
South Africa’s ANC marks its 112th year with an eye on national elections, but its record is patchy and future uncertain
17th January 2024 The speech President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered at the 112th birthday celebration of South Africa’s governing party, the African National Congress... →
Uganda’s battle for the youth vote – how Museveni keeps Bobi Wine’s reach in check
17th January 2024 Uganda is one of the youngest countries in the world, with an average age of 15.9 years. Young people aged below 30 make up about 77% of the... →
20 years ago South Africa had 40 qualified astronomers – all white. How it’s opened space science and developed skills since then
16th January 2024 South African astronomy started an important journey two decades ago, when an initiative to attract and train future scientists in the field... →
Healthy food is hard to come by in Cape Town’s poorer areas: how community gardens can fix that
16th January 2024 In 1950, as part of the Group Areas Act, South Africa’s apartheid government banished people of colour to outlying areas, away from central... →
60% of Africa’s food is based on wheat, rice and maize – the continent’s crop treasure trove is being neglected
16th January 2024 African countries have become reliant on a few food items. Just 20 plant species now provide 90% of our food, with three – wheat, maize and rice –... →
