The Conversation
Burundi refugees talk about life in South Africa after their long journey: hope and heartbreak side by side
6th August 2026 Over 250 000 people were registered as asylum seekers and refugees – people displaced by force – in South Africa in 2024. About 4% of them were... →
How white farmers still dominate land ownership in South Africa in spite of land reform – new research
3rd August 2026 More than 30 years after South Africa achieved democracy it remains one of the world’s most unequal countries. The democratic transition has not... →
South Africa’s privacy laws are evolving, but vulnerable people are being left behind
3rd August 2026 Imagine receiving a message from your bank about suspicious activity on your account, only to discover that someone has accessed your personal... →
Africa shaped the global 2030 development agenda. How it can influence what comes next
3rd August 2026 All United Nations member states adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015. They cover poverty, health, education, inequality,... →
How Ethiopia can make COP32 the summit that actually delivers
30th July 2026 The world’s governments will arrive in Addis Ababa in late 2027 for COP32, the first African-hosted climate summit in five years. Ethiopia’s... →
Refugee camps explained: why South Africa has avoided them
28th July 2026 South Africa started processing undocumented migrants at a temporary repatriation centre in Musina, a border town with Zimbabwe, in July 2026. This... →
Lessons from South Africa on how parks and community gardens can help cities adapt to climate change
27th July 2026 Climate change is affecting cities more and more. This creates major challenges, but it also gives fast-growing cities, especially in sub-Saharan... →
South Sudan’s first elections won’t be perfect – but another delay could be even riskier
27th July 2026 South Sudan is expected to hold an election on 22 December 2026, the first in the country’s history. It’s already been postponed twice, in 2022 and... →
How can rural communities benefit from South Africa’s green energy transition? A solar farm in Limpopo offers clues
24th July 2026 South Africa, which produces about 40% of Africa’s carbon emissions, is moving away from coal-fired power towards renewable energy such as solar... →
A sharp fall in gas supplies in 2028 threatens South Africa’s economy: how to manage the fallout
22nd July 2026 South Africans are getting used to the term “gas cliff” as pressure ramps up for action to be taken ahead of expected gas shortages. Natural gas... →
