A new approach to criminalisation could end Cape Town's drug wars: The drug trade is the main source of income for gangs in Cape Town. EPA/NIC BOTHMAIt’s not known exactly how many gangs there are in South Africa’s Western Cape province, but gang membership has been estimated at more than 100 000. Almost all these gangs, most concentrated in Cape Town, make the bulk of their … [Read more...] about A new approach to criminalisation could end Cape Town’s drug wars | The Conversation
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‘Invasion’: an exhibition that presents an artist’s healing touch | The Conversation
'Invasion': an exhibition that presents an artist's healing touch: Untitled. 2015. Pen and Ink on Paper. 60 x 71 cm. Ernst van der WalSome people disparage beautiful art because it seems to deny the painful complexity of life. They feel it is just sentimental and it leaves them with a sense that something is lacking. But for other viewers, beautiful art can also provide hope … [Read more...] about ‘Invasion’: an exhibition that presents an artist’s healing touch | The Conversation
It’s time to break the deadlock over Africa’s ivory trade: here’s how | The Conversation
It's time to break the deadlock over Africa's ivory trade: here's how: African elephant PhotocechCZ/ShutterstockFierce debates over ivory have dominated the global conference for the international trade in species for 30 years, since the first international ivory ban was instituted in 1989. This is no different at the 18th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Trade in … [Read more...] about It’s time to break the deadlock over Africa’s ivory trade: here’s how | The Conversation
How activists changed the course of an inner-city project in Ghana | The Conversation
How activists changed the course of an inner-city project in Ghana: The Kumasi Kejetia Market is the biggest in West Africa Lewis Abedi AsanteGhana is one of the few countries in Africa where more than 50% of the population is permanently resident in cities. This urban population is located primarily in two cities; the capital Accra, and Kumasi. Both Accra, and Kumasi are home … [Read more...] about How activists changed the course of an inner-city project in Ghana | The Conversation
How a rural community hopes to retain spiritual life undermined by western ways | The Conversation
How a rural community hopes to retain spiritual life undermined by western ways: Lily Heisi/FlickrAround the world, the introduction of western ways of life has changed indigenous communities. This has often happened by decreasing or by limiting their access to the resources they need. It’s been deliberate as well as unintentional, often with … [Read more...] about How a rural community hopes to retain spiritual life undermined by western ways | The Conversation
