South Africa needs to rethink the role of the informal economy as it mulls over ideas to beat joblessness.
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Schools should consider offering mobile learning technology in multiple languages to help pupils learn better in subjects like maths and science
South Africa's jobs summit failed to acknowledge fundamental issues in the approach to development and job creation.
Understanding the impact of Apartheid requires looking beyond Nelson Mandela's achievements to the bloody struggles of the African National Congress and international forces prolonging the violence.
Biomass that's been through a torrefaction process could do the same duty as coal, with far less water use and less pollution.
Research says South Africa's picture perfect weather conditions are a tourist's dream.
Doctors in South Africa performed a liver transplant from an HIV-positive donor to a HIV-negative recipient. Major ethical questions came into play.
Calls to impose harsh prison sentences for verbal crimen injuria are often premised on the need to deter such behaviour.
While pay and profit are not irrelevant in employees’ work decisions, there are other motivators.
Some South African land owners feel like the current debate portrays them as being opposed to reform rather than cooperative.
The desire to eulogise, as often appears to be the case in this exhibition, does not allow space for questions that might allow for a fuller explication of the nature of Mandela’s legacy and its relevance beyond South Africa.
Today in South Sudan's political climate, footballing success may wield more symbolic importance than anything else.
Saving the rhino means tackling demand for its horn.
High quality Li-ion batteries could help Africa optimise renewable energy.
The way science is currently taught in southern African countries ignores the fact that the whole environment is a laboratory for learning.
Foreign shop-owners in South Africa are accused of selling counterfeit food and food beyond its sell-by date. These claims are driven by politically charged opinions, not evidence.
Only 16 out of 48 African countries and islands have access to hospital services within the WHO's two-hour time threshold.
New coal mining operations could threaten
South Africa's Mapungubwe World Heritage Site.
African Australians contribute to all major musical genres - from dance to hip hop and beyond.
Groundwater is often seen as a resource that never runs out. This isn't true.
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Professor of World Politics, SOAS, University of London
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Head of School of Economic & Business Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor of Political Economy, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor of Political Studies, University of Johannesburg
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Senior Lecturer, UCT Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town
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Senior Lecturer in Economics and Research Associate at the Public and Environmental Economics Research Centre (PEERC), University of Johannesburg
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Political Scientist, University of the Western Cape
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Deputy Chair: SA Research Chair on African Diplomacy and Foreign Policy, University of Johannesburg
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Lecturer of Finance and Doctor of Philosophy Candidate, Graduate School of Business (GSB), University of Cape Town
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Associate Professor in Public Law, University of Cape Town
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Extraordinary Professor, Department of Political Sciences, University of Pretoria
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SARCHI Professor of International Development Law and African Economic Relations, University of Pretoria
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Professor of Sociology, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor and Director of The Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, University of Cape Town
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Professor of Public Affairs, Tshwane University of Technology
