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Failed public training system makes this no country for young people
12th October 2021 Improving the prospects of SA’s millions of jobless youngsters will take tough policy reforms in the areas of growth constraints and labour... →
If we want to remedy our current choiceless democracy, we must re-establish link between politics and the people
By: Raymond Suttner 12th October 2021 There is a general sense of cynicism about the forthcoming elections. Political parties are not trusted, and their undertakings are not believed.... →
South Africa’s mixed messages on procurement corruption
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 12th October 2021 South Africa desperately needs laws to stop procurement corruption. Recent revelations by Daily Maverick/Scorpio of the R150-million Digital Vibes... →
A Shangri-La in the Himalayas could show King Mswati the way
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 11th October 2021 Up to 60 protesters and rioters were killed by security forces in eSwatini in June. And many government and private buildings and vehicles were... →
Local government elections – what to watch for
8th October 2021 Pity the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). They have about 30 days to prepare, print and distribute ballot papers for more than 60 000... →
Breakthrough malaria vaccine offers to reinvigorate the fight against the disease
8th October 2021 The World Health Organization has announced a historic move: it has recommended the widespread use of the first ever malaria vaccine. The... →
The impact of Covid-19 on black farmers in South Africa
8th October 2021 The Covid-19 pandemic is continuing to disrupt societies. In South Africa it has caused millions to lose jobs and incomes. At the same time food... →
Civil society groups can help fix South Africa’s food system if they’re given a seat at the table
8th October 2021 There is a long list of existing global crises made worse by the Covid-19 pandemic, including poverty and inequality. Another is food insecurity.... →
Africa’s rise in protests is about more than macroeconomics
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 8th October 2021 Public discontent, defined as the collective feeling of frustration and unmet expectations, has risen globally, despite improvements in overall... →
Worth exploring
By: Terence Creamer 8th October 2021 The Just Transition Transaction (JTT) proposal released by Meridian Economics last month to coincide with a visit of climate envoys from Europe,... →
