Africa’s pollution crisis warning: PETCO CEO Cheri Scholtz speaks at the JSE As the second most polluted continent, Africa must take both the responsibility and opportunity to pioneer world-leading waste management methods to avoid an environmental and socio-economic disaster, experts warn. This was the message from environmental scientist Dr Tony Ribbink, who was speaking at … [Read more...] about Africa’s pollution crisis warning
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa can help resolve the Gaza crisis | The Conversation
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa can help resolve the Gaza crisis: Palestinian protesters run for cover from Israeli teargas in May. EPA-EFE/Mohammed SaberThe gunning down by the Israeli army of protesting Palestinians at the Gaza border in May has drawn international condemnation. There’s also been global outrage about the recent killing of a young Palestinian medic … [Read more...] about South African President Cyril Ramaphosa can help resolve the Gaza crisis | The Conversation
Union: Aaron Motsoaledi downplaying crisis in health sector
Union: Aaron Motsoaledi downplaying crisis in health sector: Union: Aaron Motsoaledi downplaying crisis in health sector: Malegapuru Makgoba has called for a national health indaba to prevent the total collapse of the national Health Department. Let police investigate Ennerdale school shooting, says Gauteng Education Dept: The 16-year-old boy was shot shortly after returning … [Read more...] about Union: Aaron Motsoaledi downplaying crisis in health sector
Local government in South Africa is in crisis. How it can be fixed | The Conversation
Local government in South Africa is in crisis. How it can be fixed: South Africa's Auditor General Kimi Makwetu says most municipalities in the country are dysfunctional. Flickr/CGRMost of South Africa’s 257 municipalities are in a disastrous financial position. According to the country’s Auditor General, only 33 (13%) are in full compliance with the relevant legal … [Read more...] about Local government in South Africa is in crisis. How it can be fixed | The Conversation
South Africa’s reading crisis: focus on the root cause, not the peripherals | The Conversation
South Africa's reading crisis: focus on the root cause, not the peripherals: Reading is a crucial skill, and several strategies can help children improve their reading. Nana Kofi Acquah/ Capital PhotoNearly a quarter of a century into democracy, four presidents and several curricular revisions later, South Africa has made little headway in its reading crisis. Calling it a … [Read more...] about South Africa’s reading crisis: focus on the root cause, not the peripherals | The Conversation
