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AfriForum calls for Cele’s dismissal 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 25th April 2024 Civil rights organisation AfriForum on Thursday demanded that President Cyril Ramaphosa deliver on his promise to act against non-performing... →
South Africa aims to set up three JET-aligned skills development zones
By: Terence Creamer 24th April 2024 Three Just Energy Transition (JET) skills development zones focusing on renewables and grids, electric vehicles and green hydrogen value chains are... →
History for sale: what does South Africa’s struggle heritage mean after 30 years of democracy?
24th April 2024 One of my favourite statues is the one of Nelson Mandela at the Sandton City shopping centre in Johannesburg. Larger than life, its oversized... →
Promises kept and broken in the African National Congress’ election manifestos: 2019 vs 2024
By: Africa Check 24th April 2024 South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), launched its 2024 election manifesto on 24 February. Under the slogan “Let’s do... →
World Bank suspends Tanzania tourism fund over abuse allegations
By: Reuters 24th April 2024 The World Bank has suspended new disbursements from a $150-million fund to expand a national park in southern Tanzania, a spokesperson said on... →
MeerKAT: the South African radio telescope that’s transformed our understanding of the cosmos
23rd April 2024 South Africa’s Karoo region is a vast semi-arid area that stretches across four of the country’s provinces. It is sparsely populated and renowned... →
Beyond survival in displacement: rights essential for wellbeing
23rd April 2024 Wellbeing is not just a luxury to be enjoyed in times of peace or prosperity, but also a fundamental right during crisis. But, within a... →
Nelson Mandela University-led consortium to develop green hydrogen feasibility study
By: Darren Parker 22nd April 2024 A consortium led by Nelson Mandela University and boutique consultancy firm Ikigai Group has won a UK Government grant under the South Africa-UK... →
