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Cellphone theft: another indicator of South Africa’s policing gaps
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 21st November 2023 After a robbery in August, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police arrested a suspect in possession of 153 stolen iPhones. Private security tracked... →
New forms of hope and collectivity for universal emancipation in South Africa (Collective and social hope – Part two)
By: Raymond Suttner 21st November 2023 Where do we look for a new form of collectivity for universal emancipation in South Africa? If it’s necessary to build a new collective in place of... →
South Africa’s police are losing the war on crime – here’s how they need to rethink their approach
20th November 2023 South Africa’s crime statistics for the third quarter of 2023 show that people continue to face a serious problem of violent crime, especially... →
Why aren’t sanctions preventing coups in Africa?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 20th November 2023 In response to the resurgence of coups since 2019, the African Union (AU) and regional economic blocs have issued sanctions against errant states,... →
Response to general crisis: Social hope and collective action for change in South Africa – Part one
By: Raymond Suttner 20th November 2023 When we talk about hope in a political context, one is referring to hope for change that will be transformative, not merely in our individual... →
Sports tourism is a serious business in South Africa
20th November 2023 The sports industry in Africa is experiencing rapid growth, with the potential to generate jobs, improve public health, foster social inclusion and... →
Triumph over Pit Latrines near Yet Far
19th November 2023 South Africa is poised to turn the corner in eradicating pit latrines in educational facilities before the UN-designated year of 2030, writes Angie... →
There are too few toilets in Africa and it’s a public health hazard – how to fix the problem
17th November 2023 Imagine you are miles from the nearest restroom, and nature’s call is urgent – a situation that might raise a mild panic during a hike or at a... →
Climate change and farming: economists warn more needs to be done to adapt in sub-Saharan Africa
17th November 2023 Sub-Saharan African countries strongly rely on the agricultural and forestry sectors. Agriculture contributes up to 60% of some countries’ gross... →
Drones as weapons: Africa needs better data to anticipate risk
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 17th November 2023 In October this year, Africa’s air force chiefs of staff and air force industry representatives gathered in Senegal. They agreed the continent... →
