Xenophobia puts South Africa’s moral authority in Africa at risk: South African civil society and private citizens march in protest against xenophobic violence in Johannesburg. EPA-EFE/Yeshiel PanchiaSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa was heckled during the recent funeral service of Zimbabwe’s erstwhile leader Robert Mugabe. It was easy to guess why. When he stood to … [Read more...] about Xenophobia puts South Africa’s moral authority in Africa at risk | The Conversation
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Student hunger at South African universities needs more attention | The Conversation
Student hunger at South African universities needs more attention: It is erroneously assumed that university students are the elite and so don't experience hunger. ShutterstockFood insecurity at tertiary institutions is aptly described as “the skeleton in universities’ cupboards” because it receives so little attention. Those in higher education are assumed to be an elite … [Read more...] about Student hunger at South African universities needs more attention | The Conversation
Politician’s succession sparks democracy debate in South Africa | The Conversation
Politician's succession sparks democracy debate in South Africa: Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi's replacement as leader of Inkatha Freedom Party after 44 marked the end of an era. GCIS/FlickrThe year 2019 will go down as a momentous year for the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), the South African political party started by Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi as a cultural movement in … [Read more...] about Politician’s succession sparks democracy debate in South Africa | The Conversation
How much of climate change is natural? How much is man-made? | The Conversation
How much of climate change is natural? How much is man-made?: Power station in South Africa Therina Groenewald/Shutterstock CC BY-ND Climate Explained is a collaboration between The Conversation, Stuff and the New Zealand Science Media Centre to answer your questions about climate change. If you … [Read more...] about How much of climate change is natural? How much is man-made? | The Conversation
Invasive tadpoles can recognise potential predators in new environments | The Conversation
Invasive tadpoles can recognise potential predators in new environments: The African clawed frog. Author suppliedInvasive species have become an increasingly big threat to indigenous ones as the spread of alien animals and plants has accelerated with the growth of global trade. Some can be very destructive, while some live in close proximity without posing any sort of threat. … [Read more...] about Invasive tadpoles can recognise potential predators in new environments | The Conversation
