Data shows South Africans will welcome Ramaphosa's tough talk on graft: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa putting final touches to his state of the nation address in which he took a hard stance on corruption. GCISSouth Africans have been shocked by the tidal wave of corruption testimony emerging from the commission tasked with probing allegations of state capture by … [Read more...] about Data shows South Africans will welcome Ramaphosa’s tough talk on graft | The Conversation
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South African students are protesting — again. Why it needn’t be this way | The Conversation
South African students are protesting -- again. Why it needn't be this way: Students shut the University of the Witwatersrand down during protest action. Bhekikhaya Mabaso/African News Agency (ANA) It’s the beginning of South Africa’s academic year and once again, campuses have been brought to a standstill by students protesting against a host of issues that have plagued the … [Read more...] about South African students are protesting — again. Why it needn’t be this way | The Conversation
Want to be a woman in science? Here’s advice from those who’ve gone before | The Conversation
Want to be a woman in science? Here's advice from those who've gone before: More must be done to draw women into STEM careers. Burlingham/ShutterstockEach year on February 11, the United Nations marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It’s a chance to reflect on how the situation has improved for women working in the fields of science, technology, engineering … [Read more...] about Want to be a woman in science? Here’s advice from those who’ve gone before | The Conversation
How metrics are changing editorial decisions in African newsrooms | The Conversation
How metrics are changing editorial decisions in African newsrooms: Newsrooms in Africa, like their counterparts around the world, are embracing new media tools. Sergey Nivens/ShutterstockNew digital technologies such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and WhatsApp have significantly shaped news production, distribution and consumption practices around the world. This has led to … [Read more...] about How metrics are changing editorial decisions in African newsrooms | The Conversation
Tracks in rocks tell us where ancient animals roamed in southern Africa | The Conversation
Tracks in rocks tell us where ancient animals roamed in southern Africa: Roberts Rock, before it slid into the sea, provided evidence of ancient vertebrate life. Charles HelmAt first glance, they look like nothing more interesting than rocks. But to our research team, these two rocks – situated just 420 metres apart on a rugged, remote portion of South Africa’s Cape south coast … [Read more...] about Tracks in rocks tell us where ancient animals roamed in southern Africa | The Conversation
