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5 xenophobic myths about immigrants in South Africa debunked by researchers
26th September 2022 In South Africa, immigrants are often scapegoated as the root of socio-economic problems. In the post-apartheid landscape, Black African... →
Smugglers carve a niche in Africa’s rare rosewood
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 26th September 2022 African rosewood (mukula) is the world’s most trafficked endangered timber, fuelling a US$26-billion market for Ming dynasty-styled furniture and... →
Can Africa outdo its election riggers?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 26th September 2022 Can the political opposition win elections even when the incumbent government is determined to remain in power at all costs? This is a challenge... →
Heritage Day: Our Diversity Unites Us
23rd September 2022 It is true that change is good and it takes time. The same can be said of tradition, but tradition also tracks and reflects time, casting our... →
Celebrating South African Youth Culture and Heritage
23rd September 2022 Youth culture is one of the fastest growing cultures globally. Whether it is music, fashion, language or even business, young people across the... →
South Africa has a new traditional courts bill. But it doesn’t protect indigenous practices
23rd September 2022 After 14 years of highly controversial amendments, South Africa’s parliament has finally approved the Traditional Courts Bill. The Bill now awaits... →
African newspapers can be anti-African too: what my research found
23rd September 2022 Following the recent outbreak of monkeypox in Europe and North America the international news media were accused of bias in their reporting. The... →
Why South Africa’s courts are quick to declare dishonest directors of non-profit companies delinquent
23rd September 2022 The Johannesburg High Court in South Africa recently declared a dishonest director of a non-profit company delinquent. This case shows how... →
Vicious cycle
By: Terence Creamer 23rd September 2022 Eskom’s summer outlook presented to lawmakers recently is incredibly disturbing and shows that the near-term prognosis for security of supply is as... →
Building A Heritage for Future Generations
22nd September 2022 At the start our goal was straight forward – to equip young people who would further equip other young people and create a change that is backed by... →
