South Africa's electoral body has its work cut out to ensure legitimate 2019 poll: South Africans head to the polls in May 2019 but there are challenges. Niyazz/ShutterstockSouth Africa is among relatively few African countries that hold regular democratic elections with high levels of integrity, enabling citizens to choose their government. Since democracy in 1994, its … [Read more...] about South Africa’s electoral body has its work cut out to ensure legitimate 2019 poll | The Conversation
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SA News: Fitch keeps South Africa’s sovereign rating unchanged
Fitch keeps South Africa’s sovereign rating unchanged: JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Ratings firm Fitch on Thursday kept South Africa sub-investment grade credit rating steady at subinvestment and maintained its stable outlook, but warned that low growth and r... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Fitch Ratings keeps South Africa at junk status: South Africa's ratings are … [Read more...] about SA News: Fitch keeps South Africa’s sovereign rating unchanged
South Africa’s children aren’t getting the mental health care they need | The Conversation
South Africa's children aren't getting the mental health care they need: Mental health clinics exist in South Africa's public health sector, but children with ADHD often never reach them. ShutterstockAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has received increased scientific, clinical and public attention over the past few decades. It’s the most common psychiatric … [Read more...] about South Africa’s children aren’t getting the mental health care they need | The Conversation
Why under valuing families is a problem for South Africa’s economy | The Conversation
Why under valuing families is a problem for South Africa's economy: Families and the state are equally responsible for contributing towards human capital. ShutterstockA country’s wealth goes hand in hand with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which is the market value of goods and services over a defined period of time. In contrast, wealth is capital or assets: the tools we … [Read more...] about Why under valuing families is a problem for South Africa’s economy | The Conversation
Taking Africa’s democratic temperature as a dozen countries prepare for polls | The Conversation
Taking Africa's democratic temperature as a dozen countries prepare for polls: Elections, and observer processes are a big priority in Africa. UN Photo/FlickrMore than a dozen national elections will be held across Africa next year. All 55 members of the African Union (AU) are obligated to hold regular and ostensibly democratic elections. They must also invite teams of AU … [Read more...] about Taking Africa’s democratic temperature as a dozen countries prepare for polls | The Conversation
