How corruption in South Africa is deeply rooted in the country’s past and why that matters: Former South African government minister Nomvula Mokonyane, a leading member of the ruling ANC, at the commission probing grand corruption. Luba Lesolle/Gallo Images via Getty ImagesWhen South Africans express shock at corruption, few seem to know that it is perhaps the country’s oldest … [Read more...] about How corruption in South Africa is deeply rooted in the country’s past and why that matters | The Conversation
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South Africa’s use of COVID-19 modelling has been deeply flawed. Here’s why | The Conversation
South Africa's use of COVID-19 modelling has been deeply flawed. Here's why: President Ramaphosa's government is easing the lockdown because of unsustainable economic costs Getty ImagesWhen President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the decision to implement an initial 21-day national lockdown in response to the threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, he referred to “modelling” on … [Read more...] about South Africa’s use of COVID-19 modelling has been deeply flawed. Here’s why | The Conversation
Why the global survey on safety is deeply flawed | The Conversation
Why the global survey on safety is deeply flawed: A global survey claims South Africans don't trust their police. EPA/Nic BothmaThere has been a rise in global statistical initiatives that measure and rank countries in terms of various aspects of the human condition. Some of the more prominent examples include the Human Development Index, the World Governance Indicators, … [Read more...] about Why the global survey on safety is deeply flawed | The Conversation
South African business must tackle its deeply rooted prejudice | The Conversation
South African business must tackle its deeply rooted prejudice: The white captains of South African business need to change their ways. ShutterstockSouth African business’s biggest obstacle may not be government corruption, economic radicalism or skills shortages. It may be deep-rooted race and gender biases in the mainstream economy – which are more damaging because those who … [Read more...] about South African business must tackle its deeply rooted prejudice | The Conversation
Canada deeply troubled by South Africa’s announcement to withdraw from International Criminal Court
Canada deeply troubled by South Africa’s announcement to withdraw from International Criminal Court: The Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Canada is deeply troubled by South Africa’s announcement that it has submitted a notice of withdrawal from the International Criminal Court to the United … [Read more...] about Canada deeply troubled by South Africa’s announcement to withdraw from International Criminal Court
