How corruption in South Africa is deeply rooted in the country’s past and why that matters: Former South African government minister Nomvula Mokonyane, a leading member of the ruling ANC, at the commission probing grand corruption. Luba Lesolle/Gallo Images via Getty ImagesWhen South Africans express shock at corruption, few seem to know that it is perhaps the country’s oldest … [Read more...] about How corruption in South Africa is deeply rooted in the country’s past and why that matters | The Conversation
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Are lockdown live streams working for South Africa’s musicians? | The Conversation
Are lockdown live streams working for South Africa's musicians?: Sho Madjozi, who performed in a live stream benefit concert during lockdown. Alet Pretorius/Gallo Images via Getty Images“Hello,” says trumpeter Sydney Mavundla. “Greetings to you, sitting in your living room there on that red couch!” But Mavundla can’t see his audience. He’s talking through the “fourth wall” – … [Read more...] about Are lockdown live streams working for South Africa’s musicians? | The Conversation
South Africa needs a plan to protect children’s health beyond COVID-19 | The Conversation
South Africa needs a plan to protect children's health beyond COVID-19: Children's health and nutrition is severely affected by the pandemic. Marco Longari/AFP via Getty ImagesThe COVID-19 pandemic has been a head-on challenge to even the most solid health systems in the world. In South Africa its onset collided with the already existing quadruple burden of disease. The … [Read more...] about South Africa needs a plan to protect children’s health beyond COVID-19 | The Conversation
Pasha 78: South Africa’s second COVID-19 vaccine trial explained | The Conversation
Pasha 78: South Africa's second COVID-19 vaccine trial explained: shutterstock Trials have begun in South Africa for a second COVID-19 vaccine study. The hope is that at least one of the vaccines being trialled will show promise and play a role in eliminating the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. In this episode of Pasha, Shabir Madhi, professor of vaccinology and Director of the MRC … [Read more...] about Pasha 78: South Africa’s second COVID-19 vaccine trial explained | The Conversation
African farmers are younger than you think. Here is why | The Conversation
African farmers are younger than you think. Here is why: A young African farmer www.shutterstock.comOver the past 20 years sub-Saharan Africa has registered the highest rate of agricultural production in the world. There have been knock-on effects with the region also seeing the fastest growth in off-farm employment and non-farm labour productivity. There’s a widely held view … [Read more...] about African farmers are younger than you think. Here is why | The Conversation
