Teacher training in South Africa is under enormous pressure.
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In South Africa the preparation of history teachers as well as the teaching of history is in serious need of attention.
From God’s mouth to a ballot box near you.
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Many African elections are less than ideal. But is the rest of the world really that much better?
South Africa was a leader in tobacco control but has not updated its policies adequately.
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South Africa’s proposed new tobacco laws will tighten the grip on how cigarettes and other tobacco products are sold, marketed and regulated in the country.
The MeerKAT radio telescope under construction in South Africa’s Karoo region.
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The SKA global project could be a driver that contributes to South Africa’ economic growth.
Small farmers struggle to acquire expensive agricultural equipment.
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South Africa’s land reform debate must not lose sight of the real issue: how to provide enough food to feed its people.
A diversity of voices is important in science communication.
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Scientists can be powerful influencers and role models. So there’s reason for concern when the same names and faces dominate coverage and visibility.
A woman with her treatment regime for extensively drug-resistant TB in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.
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Treatment for drug-resistant TB remains problematic as the painful daily injectable patients receive for at least six months leaves more than 60% deaf.
There’s more and more good science news coming from Africa.
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There are several projects and initiatives that offer hope amid all the bad news about African science.
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South Africa needs to review its four years decision to exclusively deliver housing through megaprojects.
Conservationists are at loggerheads about how to save elephants from poaching.
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Improving livelihoods by exploring alternatives to wildlife trade would help to curb the poaching of threatened species like elephants.
Foundries in South Africa are the hardest hit by rising electricity costs.
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High municipal electricity tariffs pose a serious threat to South Africa’s machinery and equipment manufacturing industries.
Celtic’s goal should be shared by others.
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The Scottish club’s move to support women’s struggles with menstruation and sport is the first of its kind.
Reading is a crucial skill, and several strategies can help children improve their reading.
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Initiatives to tackle South Africa’s reading crisis must take the country’s realities into account.
South African opposition party leader, Mmusi Maimane, addressing the media. A viable media helps promote political accountability.
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The sustainability of the news media is a precondition for good journalism in the public interest. Thus, economic questions should form part of discussions of press freedom.
North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo (centre) before the announcement that his province is being taken over by national government.
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The chaos visiting South Africa’s North-West province shows that ordinary people in rural areas have got a raw deal from ruling party.
A white-throated swallow, one of several intra-African migratory birds.
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There are hundreds of variations on the basic ‘flavour’ of bird migration.
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South Africa is the eight country in the world to adopt the ‘Twin Peaks’ model of regulating its financial services sector.
South Africa’s property regime is anchored in registered title and this can be rigid and exclusionary.
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The current debate about land reform in South Africa could open the door to reviewing urban land ownership issues.
South Africa’s police face many civil claims by crime victims.
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South Africa’s legal position regarding crime victim compensation is unsatisfactory.
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Instead of having a separate regulator just for banks, the new system creates one to prevent financial crises, the other to ensure good market conduct and consumer protection.