First steps to tackling South Africa's abalone poaching: Gansbaai, a popular town in the Western Cape, South Africa, is battling illegal poaching. ShutterstockSouth Africa faces the possible collapse of several inshore fisheries, particularly certain species of linefish, abalone and West Coast Rock Lobster. If nothing is done, not only will the ecology be poorer and change in … [Read more...] about First steps to tackling South Africa’s abalone poaching | The Conversation
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Two smart ways to help curb reoffending in South Africa’s prisons | The Conversation
Two smart ways to help curb reoffending in South Africa's prisons: South Africa which has one of the highest rates of convicted criminals reoffending. ShutterstockInnovative thinking has caught on in criminology. This is a welcome paradigm shift from the largely punitive mindset in the world of corrections across the world. This is particularly important in South Africa which … [Read more...] about Two smart ways to help curb reoffending in South Africa’s prisons | The Conversation
Some smart ideas to make toilets fit for purpose in Africa’s cities | The Conversation
Some smart ideas to make toilets fit for purpose in Africa's cities: Every flush by a typical toilet sends about 6 to 16 litres of fresh water to wastewater treatment centres. lchumpitaz/ShutterstockAbout 23% of people living in Sub-Saharan Africa don’t have access to toilets while 31% with toilets use one’s that aren’t connected to a formal sanitation system. This means that … [Read more...] about Some smart ideas to make toilets fit for purpose in Africa’s cities | The Conversation
Counting the contribution of hunting to South Africa’s economy | The Conversation
Counting the contribution of hunting to South Africa's economy: Buffalo in the Kruger National Park, South Africa. ShutterstockThe hunting of wild animals is an emotive issue, drawing fire from anti-hunting organisations, environmentalists as well as many ordinary citizens. But it also has its supporters, some of whom argue that hunting, in particular, is a valuable source of … [Read more...] about Counting the contribution of hunting to South Africa’s economy | The Conversation
Former African Heads of State Believe That Africa’s Education Needs to Evolve
Former African Heads of State Believe That Africa’s Education Needs to Evolve: Abel Dlamini Executive Chairman of SkX. The African Presidential Leadership Center (APLC) Chairman Ambassador Charles Stith in partnership with the SkX Executive Chairman Abel Dlamini hosted the CEO’s roundtable breakfast, held on the 30th October at the iconic Four Seasons Hotel Westcliff, … [Read more...] about Former African Heads of State Believe That Africa’s Education Needs to Evolve
