The Conversation
South Africa: state of the nation 30 years into democracy
25th April 2025 Just over 30 years after South Africa’s first democratic elections, public opinion is divided over how to evaluate the post-apartheid, democratic... →
South Africa needs a fresh start, says new book: but does the argument hold up?
25th April 2025 Eddy Maloka, the South African historian, diplomat and academic, argues in his latest book the case for South Africa to forge a “second republic”.... →
Rating agencies don’t treat the Global South fairly: changes South Africa should champion in G20 hot seat
23rd April 2025 Credit rating agencies like S&P Global and Fitch have an outsized influence on the economic fortunes of developing countries. Their assessments... →
West Africa’s bold trade experiment turns 50: an Ecowas report card
23rd April 2025 The Economic Community of West African states (Ecowas) is set to mark 50 years in May 2025. It was established in 1975 by 16 member states. Though... →
Flooding incidents in Ghana’s capital are on the rise. Researchers chase the cause
23rd April 2025 Urban flooding is a major problem in the global south. In west and central Africa, more than 4-million people were affected by flooding in 2024. In... →
South Africa finally has a masterplan for a renewable energy industry: here’s what it says
15th April 2025 About 85% of South Africa’s electricity is produced by burning coal. The country’s move to renewable energy means that the coal industry will be... →
Africa’s healthcare funding crisis: 3 strategies to manage deadly diseases
15th April 2025 The increasing trend of reducing foreign aid to Africa is forcing the continent to reassess its approach to healthcare delivery. African countries... →
South Africa’s coalition government is crumbling: why collapse would carry a heavy cost
11th April 2025 South Africa’s multi-party government of national unity (GNU), which emerged in the wake of the May 2024 elections, marked a turning point in the... →
South African court said no to new coal-fired power: what’s behind the ruling
11th April 2025 Three South African environmental and climate justice organisations took the South African government to court in November 2021, to challenge the... →
South Africa as G20 leader can take action on Africa’s food supply: 4 ways to make a difference
10th April 2025 South Africa, the only African country that is a member of the G20, holds the presidency of the grouping until the end of November 2025. During... →
