How portrayal of protest in South Africa denigrates poor people: A man challenges police during a protest in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg. EPA-EFE/Kim LudbrookPoor people in South Africa often feel that the only way they can be heard is to protest. The past few days have shown that not even this gets them a hearing. Protests in the townships and shack settlements where most … [Read more...] about How portrayal of protest in South Africa denigrates poor people | The Conversation
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US still sees Africa as important. But it must learn from past mistakes | The Conversation
US still sees Africa as important. But it must learn from past mistakes: US National Security Advisor John Bolton sees China as a threat to Washington in Africa. EPA-EFE/Shawn ThewIn December last year the US National Security Advisor, John Bolton, gave a speech at the Heritage Foundation in Washington DC, in which he outlined the Trump administration’s new Africa strategy. … [Read more...] about US still sees Africa as important. But it must learn from past mistakes | The Conversation
Kenyan hospital opens human milk bank — a rarity in sub-Saharan Africa | The Conversation
Kenyan hospital opens human milk bank -- a rarity in sub-Saharan Africa: Human milk banks collect, pasteurise, test, store, and distribute donated breastmilk. NataBU/ShutterstockKenya’s first human milk bank has opened at Pumwani Maternity Hospital. We spoke to the team spearheading APHRC’s research efforts in the establishment of Kenya’s first milk bank. How long has it taken … [Read more...] about Kenyan hospital opens human milk bank — a rarity in sub-Saharan Africa | The Conversation
Collaboration and teamwork could improve South Africa’s health system | The Conversation
Collaboration and teamwork could improve South Africa's health system: Health professionals must work effectively in a team. ShutterstockSouth Africa’s public health system has many shortcomings. There aren’t enough health professionals to serve the 84% of patients who rely on the public sector. The situation is made worse by a growing burden of disease and the population’s … [Read more...] about Collaboration and teamwork could improve South Africa’s health system | The Conversation
Student resistance in South Africa: the SASO nine trial and Steve Biko | The Conversation
Student resistance in South Africa: the SASO nine trial and Steve Biko: One of the founders of South African Students' Organisation, Steve Biko. South African History OnlineStudent protests swept across South African campuses in 2015 and 2016 under the banner of #FeesMustFall. The protests revitalised public interest in student politics. My recently published book, … [Read more...] about Student resistance in South Africa: the SASO nine trial and Steve Biko | The Conversation
