The shadows of a mother and child are cast on a shack in a township in South Africa. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko Twenty years ago South Africa embarked on a bold strategy to renew its welfare system. This was part of a larger project to transform South African society to achieve peace and social justice and overcome the social divisions of the past. Significant policy and … [Read more...] about South Africa’s social welfare system faces deepening challenges | The Conversation
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Bitcoin set for local growth, despite challenges.
Bitcoin cryptocurrency use in South Africa is set to increase as e-commerce takes off, says a local operator. The cryptocurrency has faced controversy for its association with cyber criminals and fluctuating values. However, according to local Bitcoin wallet and exchange service BitX, the currency provides an ideal platform for e-commerce transactions. “As more people use … [Read more...] about Bitcoin set for local growth, despite challenges.
Challenges with voting registration worry me – Maimane
The challenges arising from verifying addresses during voter registration worried DA leader Mmusi Maimane, he has told journalists while visiting some Tshwane voter registration stations, adding that there was no verification of his address when he registered. Read the full article by here: Articles relating to Places | johannesburg Submit and get free press releases here: … [Read more...] about Challenges with voting registration worry me – Maimane
How Africa can up its game to meet environmental challenges | The Conversation
Organisations like the African Union must find a way to monitor countries' environmental commitments. ShutterstockAfrica has enormous natural resource wealth. At the same time it is extremely vulnerable to the impact of environmental degradation, including climate change. These are two good reasons, one might assume, for prioritising the environment in development efforts. … [Read more...] about How Africa can up its game to meet environmental challenges | The Conversation
New: OPINION | South Africa's BRICS Challenges
OPINION | South Africa's BRICS Challenges South Africa's unemployed are mostly black and low-skilled and young. A growing manufacturing sector could soak up these unemployed. South Africa's manufacturing sector is ailing. Former manufacturing areas such as the East Rand are now virtually ghost ... Read more on IndraStra Global Growing demand for South … [Read more...] about New: OPINION | South Africa's BRICS Challenges
