The Conversation
South African universities need to rethink how they evaluate research: social impact counts too
17th September 2024 There are many ways university researchers can share their work. Some of these methods are well-established in academia: people write journal... →
South African agriculture needs to crack the Chinese market. How to boost exports
16th September 2024 South Africa’s agricultural sector has more than doubled in value and volume terms since 1994. This success has been linked to international trade.... →
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... →
