The Conversation
South Africa and renewable energy: a 12-year-old programme offers insights for countries moving to cleaner power sources
28th November 2023 There are many unknowns about how societies will manage the climate transition. And the associated energy transition from fossil fuel-based energy... →
South Africa’s immigration proposals are based on false claims and poor logic – experts
24th November 2023 The South African government recently issued a long-awaited policy statement – called a White Paper – outlining proposed changes to the country’s... →
South African politicians vs judges: new book defends the constitution
23rd November 2023 In 1994, South Africa became a democracy founded on a supreme constitution. The constitution’s preamble affirms the nation’s quest to establish a... →
300 000 Tanzanians were killed by Germany during the Maji-Maji uprising – it was genocide and should be called that
22nd November 2023 Political actors in Tanzania have in recent years demanded compensation from Germany for colonial atrocities committed in the early 20th century.... →
Antibiotic resistance causes more deaths than malaria and HIV/Aids combined. What Africa is doing to fight this silent epidemic
22nd November 2023 Each year antimicrobial resistance – the ability of microbes to survive agents designed to kill them – claims more lives than malaria and HIV/Aids... →
A free messaging app seemed useful for disadvantaged South African students: why they didn’t agree
22nd November 2023 South African higher education is plagued by inequalities due to the social and economic legacies of apartheid. More than 50% of enrolment in... →
South Africa’s police are losing the war on crime – here’s how they need to rethink their approach
20th November 2023 South Africa’s crime statistics for the third quarter of 2023 show that people continue to face a serious problem of violent crime, especially... →
There are too few toilets in Africa and it’s a public health hazard – how to fix the problem
17th November 2023 Imagine you are miles from the nearest restroom, and nature’s call is urgent – a situation that might raise a mild panic during a hike or at a... →
Climate change and farming: economists warn more needs to be done to adapt in sub-Saharan Africa
17th November 2023 Sub-Saharan African countries strongly rely on the agricultural and forestry sectors. Agriculture contributes up to 60% of some countries’ gross... →
Health risks at home: a study in six African countries shows how healthy housing saves children’s lives
16th November 2023 Housing is a critical social determinant of health. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines healthy housing as a shelter that supports... →
