Hennie de Klerk, South Africa’s only privateer, begins final preparation for the DAKAR Rally 2018: Pretoria – 8 December 2017 – Hennie de Klerk, South Africa’s only privateer that will be participating in the 40th edition of the gruelling DAKAR Rally, has begun his final preparation for this enduring rally. The 2018 DAKAR Rally will take place from 6 – 20 January 2018 in South … [Read more...] about Hennie de Klerk, South Africa’s only privateer, begins final preparation for the DAKAR Rally 2018
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Moving beyond the green revolution in Africa’s new era of hunger | The Conversation
Moving beyond the green revolution in Africa's new era of hunger: Seeds and cereals are assessed in in laboratories to check the quality of the grains. ShutterstockA quarter of the world’s hungry people are in sub-Saharan Africa and the numbers are growing. Between 2015 and 2016, the number of hungry – those in distress and unable to access enough calories for a healthy and … [Read more...] about Moving beyond the green revolution in Africa’s new era of hunger | The Conversation
Global malaria report reveals Africa’s hits and misses: here’s what to do | The Conversation
Global malaria report reveals Africa's hits and misses: here's what to do: Most malaria cases and deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa. Susana Vera/ReutersThe 2017 World Malaria Report provides a clear picture of the work required to control malaria. Data from over 90 countries reveals a dramatic reduction in the rates of disease and deaths between 2010 to 2015. But malaria … [Read more...] about Global malaria report reveals Africa’s hits and misses: here’s what to do | The Conversation
Why talk of unity in South Africa’s ANC is disingenuous, and dangerous | The Conversation
Why talk of unity in South Africa's ANC is disingenuous, and dangerous: Are calls for unity in the ANC an attempt to prevent Cyril Ramaphosa from cleaning out the stables if he wins the presidency. Reuters/Mike HutchingsSouth Africa is gripped by anxiety laced with anticipation as the much anticipated African National Congress (ANC) 54th elective conference draws closer. All … [Read more...] about Why talk of unity in South Africa’s ANC is disingenuous, and dangerous | The Conversation
South Africa’s communist party strips the ANC of its multi-class ruling party status | The Conversation
South Africa's communist party strips the ANC of its multi-class ruling party status: There is a fallout between alliance partners the South African Communist Party and the governing ANC. EPA/Kim LudbrookThe South African Communist Party (SACP) has broken with history and challenged the governing African National Congress (ANC) in an election. The SACP’s decision to go it alone … [Read more...] about South Africa’s communist party strips the ANC of its multi-class ruling party status | The Conversation