Social distancing is impossible in much of Africa, and its economic consequences may lead to a famine that is worse than the pandemic. Prevention measures must consider the African context.
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The University of Johannesburg, one of the largest, multi-campus, residential universities in South Africa, seeks to achieve the highest distinction in scholarship and research. Born from the merger between the former Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), the Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) and the Soweto and the East Rand campuses of Vista University in 2005, the University of Johannesburg fosters ideas that are rooted in African epistemology, but also addresses the needs of South African society and the African continent as it is committed to contribute to sustainable growth and development.
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Reactions in South Africa give little reason for hope that the virus will bring people closer together or trigger more energetic action against poverty.
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South Africa is already an established player in global fruit exports, especially citrus. But it has failed to take full advantage of the rise in demand for other fruits.
The African Union’s intervention track record in conflict situations is mixed.
If patients received counselling from someone who spoke their language, they would have an opportunity to ask questions about their medical condition and understand it more clearly.
Art and visual culture played a significant role in building a unified Afrikaner nationalism that allowed apartheid to thrive. A new book unpacks the issue.
The South African government is hamstrung by the country’s fiscal and economic situation. And short of ideas about how to get out of it.
President Ramaphosa’s state of the nation speech showed his preference for less contentious matters that attract praise, rather than catalytic decisions.
Unemployed people in South Africa suffer acute distress and more needs to be done to give them social support.
Providing antiretroviral therapy without incorporating quality diets may not help to reduce illness and death related to HIV.
Many believe that it is only a return to the country’s two-state federation that will end the conflict and break the impasse.
The Dos Santos family and their supporters claim they are the objects of political persecution.
Opium played a fascinating role in southern African colonial politics, conflict and social change - from the poppy fields of Mozambique to the early days of Johannesburg city.
From colonial poppy fields to pharmatrash, southern Africa offers a fascinating history of drug regimes – one that helps us make sense of drug policies and legislation today.
Ramaphosa’s detractors are unlikely to succeed in their rumoured bid. And, their failure will not be because they’ve suddenly become weak within the administration.
The deluge of opinions and proposed solutions to South Africa’s energy crisis reflects corporate and political interests.
Zimbabwe’s energy policy needs to be reconsidered if the country’s electricity shortage is to be resolved.
Randomised trials in development have attracted criticiism over ethical issues and questions about being effective for policy.
The surge of interest in experimental approaches in economics began in the early 1990s.
South Africa’s urgent need to create jobs requires that the country take advantage of opportunities in the global economy that it can convert into quick wins. The fruit industry presents such an opportunity…
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Associate professor, University of Johannesburg
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Senior Lecturer, University of Johannesburg
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Senior Research Associate, University of Johannesburg
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Professor in Tourism Geography, University of Johannesburg
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Professor of Physics, University of Johannesburg
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Associate professor, University of Johannesburg
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Senior Research Fellow, University of Johannesburg
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Economist at the Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development, University of Johannesburg
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Economist, University of Johannesburg
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Senior Lecturer in Visual Art, University of Johannesburg
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Senior Research Fellow, Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study, University of Johannesburg
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Lecturer, University of Johannesburg
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Senior Lecturer in Communications and Media, University of Johannesburg
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Professor of Economics and Lead Researcher, Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development, UJ, University of Johannesburg
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Professor of Political Studies, University of Johannesburg
