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The ongoing famine in the Horn of Africa has contributed to the development of a humanitarian crisis on a scale not witnessed in the region in 60 years.(2) The OCHA estimates that more than twelve...
The underrepresentation of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines is an issue of concern all over the world - few women participate in these disciplines....
With an estimated 33.3 million people worldwide living with HIV, it is clear that treatment, care and prevention with regard to HIV & AIDS are imperative.(2) Endeavours to control and prevent...
The revolution that took place in Egypt earlier this year raised hopes of a better future for Egyptians as the autocratic Government of Hosni Mubarak was removed on 11 February 2011.(2) Half a year...
On 13 April 2011, BRIC officially became known as BRICS, when the Republic of South Africa formally joined the bloc of influential emerging-market nations of the People’s Republic of China, the...
The end of 2010 and beginning of 2011 have seen South Africa busy on the world stage. The country has joined two of the foremost organisations in international politics and economics - the Security...
In today's podcast, SA's wind and carbon-capture atlases are to be published in August; UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon plans a meeting on disarmament; and, SAHRC chairperson Lawrence Mushwana is...
Contrary to published reports in the July 2 Mail & Guardian, the formal process of diplomatic agrément- the United States' acceptance of the nomination of an ambassador-designate - has...