Removing a pre-existing right like cancelling the school nutrition programme is a retrogressive measure, and should only be done under very specific circumstances.
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Mozambique’s trade unions have not been a strong force in society – which has left a space for others to fill.
Bilingual education is possible for all South Africa’s children.
Studying bee sperm is difficult because of the way it coils, but fluorescent light illuminates the head of the sperm. Sperm quality may indicate stress levels in the bee colony.
Violence in the DRC can be brought to an end if the geographical scope of the conflict is broadened to include all neighbouring countries.
While many people rely on written signage to find their way around, oral language plays a significant role in giving directions in rural areas.
It is important to embrace all the nation’s languages in a multilingual and multicultural society. This will ensure they are used, developed and mainstreamed.
Researchers have long argued that greywater could bolster South Africa’s food security if it’s used to water domestic food gardens.
Estuaries shelter and offer respite to countless species of birds, fish and mammals.
English has failed often as the main language of court in proceedings - this impacts testimony and must be addressed.
Structural reforms to South Africa’s economy need to be accelerated.
When humans eat fish, mussels and other foods containing antibiotics, the residual antibiotics may cause bacterial pathogens to become resistant.
Summit provides opportunity to showcase modernity of Kigali and government achievements.
Monte Carlo simulations can predict different potential outcomes because they provide for the presence of random variables or elements.
Mobile health or mHealth is an appealing way to reach adolescents because it offers opportunities to deliver and monitor health interventions at a much lower cost.
Extra-parliamentary politics forms part of a deeper defence that will give democracy more resilience in South Africa.
During fasting, meal schedules, fluid intake, and sleep and wake times are altered.
Sebagian besar ubur-ubur adalah pengumpan “pasif”. Ini berarti bahwa mereka mengapung di air dan memakan apa pun yang mereka lewati di dalam air dan dapat masuk ke dalam mulut mereka.
The relationship between South Africa and the West, especially the US, has a complex history. Not least because the US designated those fighting the apartheid regime, as terrorists.
When judges, legislators, and policymakers neglect the foundational dynamics of indigenous customs, they worsen conflict between indigenous laws and state laws.
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Director, Centre for Legal Integration in Africa, University of the Western Cape
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Postdoctoral Curatorial Fellow, Centre for Humanities Research, University of the Western Cape
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Associate research scientist, University of the Western Cape
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Professor, Economics, University of the Western Cape
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Lecturer, University of the Western Cape
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Information Systems Senior Lecturer, University of the Western Cape
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PhD candidate with the Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), University of the Western Cape
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Senior Lecturer: Interprofessional Education Unit, University of the Western Cape
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Lecturer, University of the Western Cape
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Political Scientist, University of the Western Cape
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Lecturer in the Interprofessional Education Unit , University of the Western Cape
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Postdoctoral Researcher, University of the Western Cape
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Dean of Faculty of Education, University of the Western Cape
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Teaching and Learning Specialist, University of the Western Cape
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Associate professor, University of the Western Cape
