The threat to South Africa's democracy runs deeper than state capture: A protest in South Africa against housing shortages. EPA/Kim LudbrookA recently released report written by a group of South African social scientists, “Betrayal of the Promise”, considers the widespread capture of state institutions by a network linked to President Jacob Zuma and declares it “a silent coup.” … [Read more...] about The threat to South Africa’s democracy runs deeper than state capture | The Conversation
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Corrupt state owned enterprises lie at the heart of South Africa’s economic woes | The Conversation
Corrupt state owned enterprises lie at the heart of South Africa's economic woes: Demonstrators march against corruption in South Africa. Reuters/Mike HutchingsThe prevailing economic crisis sweeping through South Africa is a direct result of economic mismanagement largely shaped by the looting of state owned enterprises. Many are in deep trouble. Sheer incompetence and … [Read more...] about Corrupt state owned enterprises lie at the heart of South Africa’s economic woes | The Conversation
SA News: Shah Rukh, GMR invest in South Africa’s T20 cricket league
Shah Rukh, GMR invest in South Africa's T20 cricket league: London, June 19: Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and infrastructural company GMR group have invested in South Africa's T20 Global League, Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced here on Monday. Shah Rukh has ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Concentrate on local … [Read more...] about SA News: Shah Rukh, GMR invest in South Africa’s T20 cricket league
Africa’s got plans for a Great Green Wall: why the idea needs a rethink | The Conversation
Africa's got plans for a Great Green Wall: why the idea needs a rethink: By the end of the 1990s, the idea of encroaching deserts had become difficult to defend. IFRC/FlickrAfrica’s Great Green Wall, or more formally The Great Green Wall for the Sahara and the Sahel Initiative, is the intriguing but misleading name of an enormously ambitious and worthwhile initiative to improve … [Read more...] about Africa’s got plans for a Great Green Wall: why the idea needs a rethink | The Conversation
South Africa: ICC to Rule Over South Africa’s Failure to Arrest Indicted Sudanese President
South Africa: ICC to Rule Over South Africa’s Failure to Arrest Indicted Sudanese President: South Africa: ICC to Rule Over South Africa’s Failure to Arrest Indicted Sudanese President: The International Criminal Court in The Hague is expected to rule over South Africa's failure to arrest President Omar Al Bashir within three weeks. In June 2015, the Sudanese … [Read more...] about South Africa: ICC to Rule Over South Africa’s Failure to Arrest Indicted Sudanese President
