July 28
South Africa: South Africa Is Changing Its Retirement Rules to Help Boost Country Savings - How It Will Work
A study of 160 countries, spanning 60 years of economic history, establishes that there is no country that has been able to transition from "poor to prosperous" without a high… Read more »
July 25
South Africa: South African Teens Are Struggling - Western Cape Study Shows 33 Percent Have Symptoms of Depression
In South Africa, little research has been done on depression and anxiety among younger adolescents, those between the ages of 10 and 14. Existing studies have primarily targeted… Read more »
July 23
South Africa: PhDs Are Important for South Africa's Growth - More Support for Doctoral Candidates Who Work Full-Time Is Key
South Africa's government and higher education sector have invested a lot of time and money over the past two decades to enhance the country's research output and cultivate the… Read more »
July 24
South Africa: Poor South African Households Can't Afford Nutritious Food - What Can Be Done
Food insecurity is a feature of life for millions of South Africans. Food insecurity refers to a lack of regular access to enough safe and nutritious food for average growth and… Read more »
July 22
South Africa: Invasive Wasps Threaten South African Ecosystems - What the Public Can Do to Help Stop the Spread
The sight of a swarm of wasps, or even just a single wasp, strikes fear into many people's hearts. Most wasp species aren't dangerous to humans (unless you're allergic), but their… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Is Trying to Put a Stop to the Abuse of Its Intelligence Agencies - What Still Needs Fixing
South Africa's security laws are open to abuse by rogue intelligence operatives and politicians. These laws are meant to govern the conduct of covert activities by intelligence… Read more »
July 19
South Africa: Cyril Ramaphosa's Speech to Parliament Listed South Africa's Old Problems - but No New Solutions
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's opening of parliament speech successfully captured the spirit of a diverse and cohesive multi-party government ready to get down to work.… Read more »
July 18
South Africa: 144 South Africans With Mental Disability Died in the Life Esidimeni Tragedy. Lessons From the Inquest Judgment
A South African high court ruling marks an important milestone in holding public officials to account for their decisions. Read more »
July 17
South Africa: Wildfires in South Africa Are Set to Increase - How Legal Action Can Help the Country Adapt Better to Climate Change
As climate change drives temperature increases and lower precipitation in southern Africa, research has found that there is likely to be an increase in the number of wildfires in… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Has a Joblessness Crisis - Fixing It Will Take Fresh Thinking to Find a Game-Changer
Everyone agrees that solving the unemployment problem in South Africa is the number one priority for economic policy for the new government, as it has been for all governments… Read more »
July 16
South Africa: South Africa's New Parliament Needs to Do a Better Job of Holding Cabinet to Account - Legal Scholar Weighs the Chances
South Africa has entered new territory with a government of national unity after the May elections. The parties representing more than 70% of the electorate will now be the… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's New Unity Government Must Draw On the Country's Greatest Asset - Its Constitution
South Africa's economy is strained, unemployment and crime are extremely high, policing is ineffective and the public service isdysfunctional. Francois Venter was involved in… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's 400 Parliamentarians Are About to Get Down to Business - 4 Essential Reads
On 29 May 2024 South Africans went to the polls and delivered a strong message to their political leaders: we're tired of the "same old same old". Read more »
South Africa: Higher Education Faces Many Challenges in South Africa - 3 Priorities for the New Minister
When South African president Cyril Ramaphosa named Nobuhle Nkabane as the minister of higher education on 3 July 2024, many people I know in the sector had to Google her name. Dr… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's New Environment Minister Must Focus On People, Not Profits From Fossil Fuels - Climate Ecologist
There are huge profits to be made in exploiting South Africa's natural resources, but these come at a cost to society and the environment. Pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and… Read more »
July 14
South Africa: How Old Are South African Fossils Like the Taung Child? New Study Offers an Answer
One hundred years ago the discovery of a skull in South Africa's North West province altered our understanding of human evolution. The juvenile skull was dubbed the Taung Child by… Read more »
July 11
South Africa: Thinking Aloud - What Happens When Children Read for Pleasure in Classroom Clubs
Every five years, the international Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) provides an assessment of how well grade 4 learners around the world read for meaning.… Read more »
South Africa: Brenda Fassie's 1997 Hit Song Vulindlela Still Raises Questions About South Africa As a Nation
In 1997, South Africa's most famous music star had a huge hit. Brenda Fassie's Vulindlela became a national pop anthem, played especially at weddings and celebrations. Read more »
July 10
South Africa: South Africa's 2022 Census May Not Be Accurate Enough for Official Use
The 2022 South African census set an undesirable record: it is the census with the highest undercount among those where the undercount is measured and reported by the United… Read more »
July 08
Africa: Extreme Weather in South Africa Is Disrupting Tourism - Research Tracks the Impact On Coastal Areas
South Africa has experienced some extreme weather events in recent months. These have included floods and an uncommon tornado in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province, floods in… Read more »
July 05
South Africa: South Africa's Healthcare System - Eight Steps That Would Get It On the Right Track
South Africa's healthcare system suffers from widespread problems in its governance. A number of indicators point to this dysfunction. These include the large number of managers in… Read more »
July 04
South Africa: Ramaphosa Made Practical Choices for South Africa's Multi-Party Cabinet - How This Will Help Him Down the Line
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa's multi-party cabinet of national unity has been sworn in. Much of the attention leading up to the announcement of ministerial portfolios… Read more »
July 02
South Africa: South Africa's 70,000kg Rhino Horn Stockpile Must Be Burnt to Prevent Illegal Trading
Despite a global ban on international buying and selling of rhino horn since 1977, the South African government and owners of private rhino reserves continue to stockpile it. A new… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's New Agricultural Leadership Should Focus On Getting Things Done, Not Designing New Policies
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 contribute even more to economic… Read more »
July 01
South Africa: How Democracy Can Work At Community Level - 3 Lessons From a South African Protest Movement
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 history of militant protests? Read more »