African universities must take a critical view of knowledge and how it's made: For the decolonisation of knowledge to be successful, it must be driven by critical thinking. ShutterstockMost universities boast “centres” or “institutes” designed to announce their strengths in a certain field. But there’s more to it than that: when a university establishes a new centre, it is … [Read more...] about African universities must take a critical view of knowledge and how it’s made | The Conversation
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Working for Water role critical amid EC water crisis
Working for Water role critical amid EC water crisis: WORKING FOR WETLANDS: Teams employed by Gamtoos Irrigation Board construct concrete weirs and other structures to conserve degraded peat wetlands in the Kromme River system. Photo: Supplied (Port Elizabeth) – As the water crisis in Nelson Mandela Bay and the surrounding region deepens, various Working for Water (WfW) … [Read more...] about Working for Water role critical amid EC water crisis
Abandoned newborn wrapped in plastic bag in a critical condition
Abandoned newborn wrapped in plastic bag in a critical condition: Abandoned newborn wrapped in plastic bag in a critical condition: A newborn baby boy has been found wrapped in a plastic bag at Joe Slovo Drive in Berea, Johannesburg. Late for the match – speedster clocked at 237km/h tells police: Ekurhuleni metro police have arrested five motorists in Bedfordview and … [Read more...] about Abandoned newborn wrapped in plastic bag in a critical condition
Man critical after fall from pier at Durban Harbour
Man critical after fall from pier at Durban Harbour: A 46-year-old man is in critical condition after he fell 2m from a pier at the Durban Harbour, paramedics say. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Former Free State Judge President dies: The former president of the Free State Division of the High Court, Judge Jacobus Petrus Malherbe, has died, the Office of the … [Read more...] about Man critical after fall from pier at Durban Harbour
Response to climate change is critical as risk of disease outbreaks grows | The Conversation
Response to climate change is critical as risk of disease outbreaks grows: A tea picker walks through a tea plantation damaged by frost near Kericho, the Kenyan highland town hit hard by changing weather patterns. ReutersClimate change threatens to significantly increase the health risk of people living in the East African Highlands. In addition, droughts have intensified. … [Read more...] about Response to climate change is critical as risk of disease outbreaks grows | The Conversation
