Soweto uprising: four decades on South Africa still struggles with violent policing: A recent protest by South African schoolchildren which had to be quelled by an under-resourced police force Reuters/Siphiwe SibekoJune days in South Africa can be dark, cold and short. The sun rises late and sets early. Highland frosts feel their way through blades of blemished veld; mists mask … [Read more...] about Soweto uprising: four decades on South Africa still struggles with violent policing | The Conversation
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Four decades on, Soweto ’76 wounds still raw
Four decades on, Soweto ’76 wounds still raw: It was supposed to be day of reconciliation and remembrance on the 40th anniversary of the Soweto uprising, a turning point in the anti-apartheid struggle that cost the lives of at least 170 people. Read the full article by here: Articles relating to Places | johannesburg Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR Free Press … [Read more...] about Four decades on, Soweto ’76 wounds still raw
Peace and prosperity continue to elude Africa five decades on | The Conversation
African leaders meet at the African Union Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2015. EPA/Kim LudbrookThree years ago, to mark the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Organisation of African Unity, the African Union (AU) signed a solemn declaration to end strife on the continent and to work for peace and prosperity. The declaration’s noble goals were to rid … [Read more...] about Peace and prosperity continue to elude Africa five decades on | The Conversation
African dance festival that’s been one step ahead through the decades | The Conversation
The Tribhangi Dance Company performs Circles and Squares at the South African Dance Umbrella in Johannesburg. EPA/John HoggIt’s always been easy to coin a “lucky packet” metaphor around the Dance Umbrella, Johannesburg’s unique contemporary dance festival. It’s often pot luck for an audience where “sweets” – as a quality yardstick – get mixed with “sours”. This is as it should … [Read more...] about African dance festival that’s been one step ahead through the decades | The Conversation
How red meat has become leaner in South Africa over the last four decades | The Conversation
When fat is trimmed off red meat it compares favourably to other lean meats. shutterstockUnderstanding the composition of food and its chemical content is the first step to managing your diet well. It is particularly important to know the composition of meat, since the fat content of meat has changed over time. Our research shows that: different species have different fat … [Read more...] about How red meat has become leaner in South Africa over the last four decades | The Conversation
