What 'blackface' tells us about China's patronising attitude towards Africa: A skit on China's English language TV station CCTV's Spring Festival Gala featuring 'blackface' actors has gone viral. SuppliedYou could compile a long list of ‘blackfaces’ in East Asian media over the last decade. But the latest version this Euro-American racist archetype in Chinese … [Read more...] about What ‘blackface’ tells us about China’s patronising attitude towards Africa | The Conversation
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Land debate in South Africa is about dignity and equality – not the constitution | The Conversation
Land debate in South Africa is about dignity and equality - not the constitution: Angry protests for free higher education by South African students forced the country to search for a solution. EPA/Kim LudbrookIf you want economic change in South Africa, create a crisis – then stand by to negotiate a way out of it. The country’s current debate over land expropriation without … [Read more...] about Land debate in South Africa is about dignity and equality – not the constitution | The Conversation
How a radio series about Lake Victoria’s troubles missed the mark | The Conversation
How a radio series about Lake Victoria's troubles missed the mark: Participation is needed from all role players to save Lake Victoria from further degradation Reuters/StringerLake Victoria is one of the African Great Lakes. It’s the source of the River Nile and forms a natural boundary between Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Unfortunately today, it’s in a critical state due to … [Read more...] about How a radio series about Lake Victoria’s troubles missed the mark | The Conversation
What southern Africa can learn from other countries about adapting to drought | The Conversation
What southern Africa can learn from other countries about adapting to drought: The Melbourne skyline. Water saving habits adopted during a prolonged drought that ended in 2009 are still followed. EPA-EFE/Joe CastroRainfall in South Africa is naturally highly variable with total amount of precipitation very different between years and across the country. Total annual rainfall in … [Read more...] about What southern Africa can learn from other countries about adapting to drought | The Conversation
After school clubs aren’t always safe spaces: what should be done about it | The Conversation
After school clubs aren't always safe spaces: what should be done about it: Getting involved in after-school sports can be positive, but it comes with risks too. Reuters/David GrayYoung people around the world are encouraged to get involved in extracurricular activities. These range from choirs and drama clubs to sports teams, with many other options available depending on the … [Read more...] about After school clubs aren’t always safe spaces: what should be done about it | The Conversation
