Why cheetahs in the Maasai Mara need better protection from tourists: In parts of the Maasai Mara its not uncommon to see more than 30 tourist vehicles at a sighting Femke BroekhuisThe global cheetah population is continuing to decline with only about 7000 individuals left in Africa. This is thought to be about half the population that existed 40 years ago. The decline has been … [Read more...] about Why cheetahs in the Maasai Mara need better protection from tourists | The Conversation
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Obama’s Identity-Politics Warning Is Better Late than Never | National Review
Obama’s Identity-Politics Warning Is Better Late than Never | National Review: Obama’s Identity-Politics Warning Is Better Late than Never | National Review: Former President Barack Obama speaks at an event marking the centenary of Nelson Mandela's birth in Johannesburg, South Africa, July 17, 2018. emocracy demands that we're able to also get inside the reality … [Read more...] about Obama’s Identity-Politics Warning Is Better Late than Never | National Review
Obama pays tribute to Mandela: and invites the world to find its better angels | The Conversation
Obama pays tribute to Mandela: and invites the world to find its better angels: Barack Obama delivering the 2018 Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture in Johannesburg. EPA-EFE/StringerThe world is celebrating the memory and legacy of one of Africa’s most illustrious leaders, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. This year is special because it’s the centenary celebration of his birth. His … [Read more...] about Obama pays tribute to Mandela: and invites the world to find its better angels | The Conversation
Ramaphosa’s new dawn: much better, but not nearly enough | The Conversation
Ramaphosa's new dawn: much better, but not nearly enough: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Aaron Ufumeli/EPACyril Ramaphosa’s rise to power has been greeted enthusiastically by most South Africans. Their hope is that the new president represents a leadership cohort within the governing African National Congress (ANC) that’s capable of reversing the toxic legacies of … [Read more...] about Ramaphosa’s new dawn: much better, but not nearly enough | The Conversation
How to ensure communities living near mining activities get a better deal | The Conversation
How to ensure communities living near mining activities get a better deal: ShutterstockThe South African government and the Chamber of Mines are in the process of formulating a new Mining Charter. The charter serves as a blueprint for transforming the mining industry. Its primary aim is to benefit people who were disadvantaged under colonialism and … [Read more...] about How to ensure communities living near mining activities get a better deal | The Conversation
