Woody plants on the march: trees and shrubs are encroaching across Africa: An example of woody plant encroachment over Eagle-Siding in South Africa's Eastern Cape province. D Edwards (1954) and James Puttick (2010). Images courtesy of rePhotoSA.Forests are being cleared by humans at an alarming rate. Since 2000, roughly 20% of Africa’s forests have been wiped out. This … [Read more...] about Woody plants on the march: trees and shrubs are encroaching across Africa | The Conversation
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Why cheetahs in the Maasai Mara need better protection from tourists | The Conversation
Why cheetahs in the Maasai Mara need better protection from tourists: In parts of the Maasai Mara its not uncommon to see more than 30 tourist vehicles at a sighting Femke BroekhuisThe global cheetah population is continuing to decline with only about 7000 individuals left in Africa. This is thought to be about half the population that existed 40 years ago. The decline has been … [Read more...] about Why cheetahs in the Maasai Mara need better protection from tourists | The Conversation
Southern Africa’s liberation movements: can they abandon old bad habits? | The Conversation
Southern Africa's liberation movements: can they abandon old bad habits?: Both South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Zimbabwean counterpart Emmerson Mnangagwa need to reform their parties. GCISUntil recently, southern Africa’s political and economic outlook seemed to be moving in a promising direction. The highlights were provided by Zimbabwe and South Africa with the … [Read more...] about Southern Africa’s liberation movements: can they abandon old bad habits? | The Conversation
Chemistry kits can help teachers ignite the spark of science | The Conversation
Chemistry kits can help teachers ignite the spark of science: A teacher puts one of the c*hemRoots kits to the test. Stephen Cruickshank/University of Cape TownWhen it comes to physical sciences, South Africa’s pupils lag far behind their peers in other countries. The World Economic Forum ranked South Africa at 128 of 137 countries in math and science education in its most … [Read more...] about Chemistry kits can help teachers ignite the spark of science | The Conversation
South Africans differ on land reform. But there needs to be a meeting of minds | The Conversation
South Africans differ on land reform. But there needs to be a meeting of minds: South African land reform debates reflect a tricky balance of power post Jacob Zuma's rule. GCISPresident Cyril Ramaphosa’s late night announcement that the government was going to push ahead with implementing a decision taken by the African National Congress (ANC) at its national conference … [Read more...] about South Africans differ on land reform. But there needs to be a meeting of minds | The Conversation
