Kenyan wildlife policies must extend beyond protected areas: Peter TyrrellAt least 15% of the world’s surface is governed by laws to protect its living species, including plants, animals and fungi. But this is not enough. The most recent estimates suggest that an additional 30% of the planet’s surface needs further conservation attention. Without … [Read more...] about Kenyan wildlife policies must extend beyond protected areas | The Conversation
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South Africa in unfamiliar terrain as national carrier goes into business rescue | The Conversation
South Africa in unfamiliar terrain as national carrier goes into business rescue: ShutterstockSouth Africa’s national carrier, South African Airways, has been placed in voluntary business rescue. It’s an historic moment as it’s the first business rescue attempt of a state owned entity. The decision places the country in unfamiliar territory – politically, economically and … [Read more...] about South Africa in unfamiliar terrain as national carrier goes into business rescue | The Conversation
Ancient southern African rock engravings finally find a fitting home | The Conversation
Ancient southern African rock engravings finally find a fitting home: Origins Rock Engraving Archive/ Tammy Hodgskiss The Origins Centre housed on the campus of the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg has just opened a new Rock Engraving Archive to the public. This is the biggest collection of rock engravings on display on the continent. It is the culmination of … [Read more...] about Ancient southern African rock engravings finally find a fitting home | The Conversation
How South Africa’s white liberals dodge honest debates about race | The Conversation
How South Africa's white liberals dodge honest debates about race: Former leader of the Democratic Alliance, Mmusi Maimane. The politics of race in the party ended his tenure. EPA/Nic BothmaThe ideological position of the Democratic Alliance, South Africa’s main opposition party, on how to achieve racial justice and equality in post-apartheid South Africa is morally confused. … [Read more...] about How South Africa’s white liberals dodge honest debates about race | The Conversation
Mutual hatred is a big reason for the failure of coalitions in South Africa | The Conversation
Mutual hatred is a big reason for the failure of coalitions in South Africa: Cyril Ramaphosa is president of South Africa as well as president of the governing African National Congress. The party has scuppered coalition building at local government level. EPA/Yeshiel PanchiaNot that long ago South African commentators sympathetic to the country’s main opposition party, the … [Read more...] about Mutual hatred is a big reason for the failure of coalitions in South Africa | The Conversation
