Judge Thokozile Masipa during Oscar Pistorius' trial in the High Court. EPA/Kim LudrookThe state’s successful appeal against the verdict in the Oscar Pistorius case brings the quality of work done by South African high court judges back under public scrutiny. This is not a new phenomenon in South Africa. But underlying the debate is much more than the quality of the … [Read more...] about What the Pistorius trials tell us about racism in South Africa’s judiciary | The Conversation
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A hard-hitting analysis of South Africa’s deepening malaise | The Conversation
A new book puts forward the thesis that South Africa faces a crisis of governance and leadership rather than an economic crisis. YaloJustice Malala’s book, We have now begun our descent: How to Stop South Africa losing its way, does a number of things well. It reclaims the space for a particular kind of conversation among successful but ordinary South Africans – those who are … [Read more...] about A hard-hitting analysis of South Africa’s deepening malaise | The Conversation
Africa’s answer to 70-year old problem of how to beat repeat infections | The Conversation
The original antigenic sin has made fighting diseases really difficult. ShutterstockDr Wilfred Ndifon has proposed a solution to a 70-year old immunological mystery relating to the original antigenic sin. This complex problem has played havoc with efforts to fight infectious diseases, particularly in places such as Africa where people can suffer successive infections. Ndifon … [Read more...] about Africa’s answer to 70-year old problem of how to beat repeat infections | The Conversation
Why Africa’s professors are afraid of colonial education being dismantled | The Conversation
Will academics keep standing on the sidelines while students dismantle symbols of colonialism like the statue of Cecil John Rhodes? Reuters/Mike HutchingsA series of student protests in South Africa has thrown up a number of questions. Many of these are linked to the problem of decolonising institutions. And at least one implicates the country’s professoriate by asking: how do … [Read more...] about Why Africa’s professors are afraid of colonial education being dismantled | The Conversation
Which brands resonate with South Africa’s Youth?
Considering that 51% of the South African population is under 34, knowing which brands resonate with South Africa’s Youth and why is very important for marketers. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your publication. My Press Release (MyPR) provides free South African targeted content and press releases for on and off … [Read more...] about Which brands resonate with South Africa’s Youth?
