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China’s economy has continued to slow despite efforts by its leaders to give it a boost, which is very bad news for an increasingly dependent Africa.
South Africans’ access to important knowledge and research is incredibly limited. In this time of Open Access, why is this the case – and will it ever change?
An academic who has marched alongside students during university fee protests in South Africa explains why their demands resonate with her and so many others.
Thousands of South African university students have taken to the streets and occupied some campuses to demand lower fees.
Enhanced data collection capabilities will ensure that information collected from the coastline will be seamless.
Police brutality is an ongoing problem in South Africa. Police-worn body cameras may help reduce such incidents by improving accountability. They may also contribute to the safety of officers.
Citizen science will ensure that the skies have no limit when it comes to research, as ordinary people are encouraged to take part in simple acts of exploration.
The late South African statesman Nelson Mandela exemplifies lifelong learning that is deeply rooted in dialogue.
Sustainable energy is crucial for smaller African cities which are generally overlooked. These cities receive much less research and funding focus.
The practices around the traditional passage to manhood in South Africa are changing and beginning to encompass women as family patterns change. But, there are mixed feelings about the changes.
A lot has changed for the better in South Africa’s education system - but inequality remains a thorn in the country’s side. How can we disrupt educational inequality?
Renewable energy programmes in South Africa need stronger policies to ensure that communities benefit.
President Buhari of Nigeria has finally named his cabinet. He was either slow, or he was very choosy, or he couldn’t find enough honest people. Certainly his 55th national anniversary speech was full of…
Formlings are representations of flying termites and their underground nests. They are associated with botantical subjects considered by the San to have great spiritual significance.
Malawi appears to have learnt nothing from the biggest state corruption scandal that rocked the country two years ago, leading to donors withdrawing their support. The same conditions still remain.
Twenty years ago, Brazil and South Africa were in a similar position when it comes to inequality. Brazil has made significant progress in addressing this, but South Africa hasn’t.
To turn around the performance of South Africa’s health system and make it more equal, there are three challenges that need to be addressed.
Will Thomas Piketty’s visit to South Africa trigger the rewriting of the country’s recent economic history? His analysis and ideas on how to address inequality are hard to ignore.
As we mark World Alzheimer’s Day, research shows that tackling non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension could reduce the caseload.
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Visiting Professor at the Business School, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor of World Politics, SOAS, University of London
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