Forensic linguistics holds promise for South Africa's legal system: When people can testify in their own language, this increases their access to justice. ShutterstockMost people are familiar with the tenets of forensic science: the pieces of evidence found at a crime scene that, thanks to technology, can be interpreted to provide solutions. But not many are aware that another … [Read more...] about Forensic linguistics holds promise for South Africa’s legal system | The Conversation
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Kenya’s security forces did better this time. But there are still gaps | The Conversation
Kenya's security forces did better this time. But there are still gaps: Kenyan police continue security measures a day after the terror attack in Nairobi. EPA-EFE/Dai KurokawaThe Riverside terror attack on January, 15, 2019 was staged to reclaim the ground that terrorists have lost in Kenya’s geo-political territory. But this time the attack had fewer casualties compared to … [Read more...] about Kenya’s security forces did better this time. But there are still gaps | The Conversation
Hugh Lewin: South African journalist, author, militant and prisoner | The Conversation
Hugh Lewin: South African journalist, author, militant and prisoner: Hugh Lewin served on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Institute for the Advancement of JournalismHugh Lewin, who provided a unique voice on the South African story over many decades as militant, prisoner, journalist, author and much else, has died in Johannesburg at the age of 79. Lewin is perhaps … [Read more...] about Hugh Lewin: South African journalist, author, militant and prisoner | The Conversation
Lessons from Namibia on curbing the spread of foot and mouth disease | The Conversation
Lessons from Namibia on curbing the spread of foot and mouth disease: Foot and mouth disease affects hoofed animals like cattle, goats and camels. Cameron Watson/ShutterstockSouth Africa is in the middle of a severe outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. Although it’s not harmful to humans, it causes mouth ulcers and foot lesions in hoofed animals such as cattle, goats and camels, … [Read more...] about Lessons from Namibia on curbing the spread of foot and mouth disease | The Conversation
Why photographs of dead in Nairobi terror attack failed journalism — and dishonoured victims | The Conversation
Why photographs of dead in Nairobi terror attack failed journalism -- and dishonoured victims: Evacuations during the Riverside terror attack in Nairobi, Kenya. EPA-EFE/Dai KurokawaAn article by the New York Times on the Riverside terrorist attacks in Nairobi has provoked fury and consternation in Kenya. The article features a photograph by AP credited to the photographer … [Read more...] about Why photographs of dead in Nairobi terror attack failed journalism — and dishonoured victims | The Conversation
