The Conversation
Pravin Gordhan: a lifetime of service to South Africa – as an activist and then in building the new democracy
16th September 2024 It is hard to give an account of Pravin Gordhan’s political commitment in a few words. The former South African Finance Minister, who has died... →
African countries are adopting two houses of parliament to boost democracy – but that’s not always what happens
13th September 2024 At independence, most African states had two legislative chambers – a lower and upper chamber – in their parliament. African leaders saw that as a... →
South Africa is failing its youngest children – report flags critical gaps in early learning, social protection and health care
12th September 2024 Nearly 10 years ago South Africa outlined its commitment to invest in the health and development of young children. The National Integrated Early... →
South Africa’s green hydrogen hub: EU grants not nearly enough to get industry going
12th September 2024 South Africa is poised to become a major player in the global energy transition, thanks to its vast renewable energy resources (sun and wind) and... →
Steve Biko’s murder exposed deep racism in how medicine was taught and practised in South Africa
11th September 2024 In 1966, Steve Biko began studying medicine at the University of Natal in South Africa, the same year that the general assembly of the United... →
Sexual violence in South Africa: women share their stories about the dangers of commuting on minibus taxis
10th September 2024 Millions of people use minibus taxis to get around South Africa every day. These “pillars of public transport” (which are privately owned and run... →
Rating agencies and Africa: the absence of people on the ground contributes to bias against the continent – analyst
10th September 2024 Rating agency Fitch recently warned that the rapid spread of the mpox virus in sub-Saharan Africa could add to the fiscal pressures many countries... →
South Africa’s economy needs a shot in the arm, not austerity: 3 key areas where more public spending would get results
9th September 2024 For the past 11 years the South African government has pursued a policy of austerity. In recent years, government has reduced per capita spending... →
James Matthews: the rebel writer who was South Africa’s voice of resistance
9th September 2024 World renowned South African poet James Matthews has died at 95. His was the last great voice of an era of writers who worked against South... →
Steve Biko, the South African liberation struggle hero who considered dishonour worse than death
9th September 2024 What happens when death becomes the ultimate marker of one’s commitment to one’s freedom? Jacob Dlamini explores this and other questions in his... →
