South Africans are upbeat about new technologies, but worried about jobs: South Africans with jobs fear that automation could make them redundant. ShutterstockPowerful new technologies are emerging that will continue to affect individuals in multiple ways. This has led to references to a Fourth Industrial Revolution – a new era involving the application of digitisation and … [Read more...] about South Africans are upbeat about new technologies, but worried about jobs | The Conversation
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Can free schools in South Africa reduce HIV risk? | The Conversation
Can free schools in South Africa reduce HIV risk?: Young girls play netball in an open field near King Williams Town. EPA/Kim LudbrookSouth Africa has the largest HIV epidemic in the world. An estimated 7.2 million people are living with HIV and 4.4 million are on antiretroviral therapy. Despite the progress made, AIDS remains the leading cause of death among adolescents. There … [Read more...] about Can free schools in South Africa reduce HIV risk? | The Conversation
Vast subsidies keeping the fossil fuel industry afloat should be put to better use | The Conversation
Vast subsidies keeping the fossil fuel industry afloat should be put to better use: ShutterstockCapitalism has often been identified as the underlying cause of the climate crisis. A leading voice on the subject is Naomi Klein, one of the climate movements most influential thinkers, whose seminal book on climate change was subtitled Capitalism vs. … [Read more...] about Vast subsidies keeping the fossil fuel industry afloat should be put to better use | The Conversation
South Africa’s nuclear research facility — Pelindaba — needs to be repurposed | The Conversation
South Africa’s nuclear research facility -- Pelindaba -- needs to be repurposed: Environmental activists celebrate court ruling against a proposed nuclear deal for South Africa. EPA/Nic BothmaLocated 33km west of South Africa’s capital city Pretoria, the Pelindaba precinct has been home to South Africa’s official nuclear research corporation since the 1960s. The Nuclear Energy … [Read more...] about South Africa’s nuclear research facility — Pelindaba — needs to be repurposed | The Conversation
When and where do Nile crocodiles attack? Here’s what we found | The Conversation
When and where do Nile crocodiles attack? Here's what we found: Policies are usually aimed at removing problem animals. Piet Beytell (C)The Nile crocodile is Africa’s largest, and most widely distributed, crocodile. It can be found in Egypt in the North, through Central and East Africa, down to South Africa. The largest specimens and concentrations of these crocodiles are in … [Read more...] about When and where do Nile crocodiles attack? Here’s what we found | The Conversation
