South Africans come off second best as politicians play havoc with coalitions: EPA-EFE/Nic BothmaFor the past two years political party coalitions have become the “new normal” in South African politics. They became a key feature in 2016 after the main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), wrested power from the governing African National … [Read more...] about South Africans come off second best as politicians play havoc with coalitions | The Conversation
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‘Fake food’ in South Africa: myths, misinformation and not enough data | The Conversation
'Fake food' in South Africa: myths, misinformation and not enough data: Foreign spaza shop owners are being accused of selling "fake" food. ShutterstockOwners of small shops in South Africa – in most cases foreigners – have been accused of stocking counterfeit food and food that’s past its sell-by date. The issue has been caught up in xenophobic violence, with shop … [Read more...] about ‘Fake food’ in South Africa: myths, misinformation and not enough data | The Conversation
Working out what’s fair in conservation in sub-Saharan Africa | The Conversation
Working out what's fair in conservation in sub-Saharan Africa: Do people in Nosey Be Madagascar benefit equally from ecotourism income and training opportunities? Flickr.com/tatograPeople who care about conserving nature are starting to think more deeply about how communities fit into conservation efforts. Since early colonial times, the approach to nature conservation in … [Read more...] about Working out what’s fair in conservation in sub-Saharan Africa | The Conversation
South Africa won’t become less violent until it’s more equal | The Conversation
South Africa won't become less violent until it's more equal: South African police on patrol in Hout Bay, Cape Town, following requests for more intervention by locals. EPA-EFE/Nic BothmaThe release of crime statistics in South Africa always triggers great angst among ordinary citizens, and obfuscation on the part of the South African authorities. This year was no exception. … [Read more...] about South Africa won’t become less violent until it’s more equal | The Conversation
Africans are making a rich contribution to Australia’s contemporary soundtrack | The Conversation
Africans are making a rich contribution to Australia's contemporary soundtrack: Egyptian-born Australian musician, Joseph Tawadros. josephtawadros.comIn recent years, increasing numbers of people have moved from all parts of Africa to Australia. The largest numbers have come from South Africa, Sudan, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Sierra Leone. Two … [Read more...] about Africans are making a rich contribution to Australia’s contemporary soundtrack | The Conversation
