Facts show South Africa has not become more violent since democracy: A man walks through a field of crosses erected near Pretoria, South Africa, to honour mostly white farmers who have died in farm attacks. Reuters/Juda NgwenyaGiven the weight people place on crime as an indicator of national health in South Africa, there is an urgent need for demystification around crime … [Read more...] about Facts show South Africa has not become more violent since democracy | The Conversation
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Democracy will win, Motsoeneng will lose – Solidarity
Democracy will win, Motsoeneng will lose – Solidarity: The case of four of the fired SABC journalists has a strong chance of success in the Labour Court in Johannesburg and will prove that the broadcaster’s COO, Hlaudi Motsoeneng, can’t hide from the law, trade union Solidarity says. Read the full article by here: Articles relating to Places | johannesburg Submit … [Read more...] about Democracy will win, Motsoeneng will lose – Solidarity
How Africa’s 1990s ‘poster boys’ use security fears to roll back democracy | The Conversation
How Africa's 1990s 'poster boys' use security fears to roll back democracy: In the 1990s Paul Kagame of Rwanda, along with Yoweri Museveni of Uganda and Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia, were considered the democratic darlings of Africa. Reuters/Hereward HollandHopes of progression along a reformist democratic path in some key sub-Saharan African states appear to be receding. Greater … [Read more...] about How Africa’s 1990s ‘poster boys’ use security fears to roll back democracy | The Conversation
Why child malnutrition is still a problem in South Africa 22 years into democracy | The Conversation
Why child malnutrition is still a problem in South Africa 22 years into democracy: An unacceptably high proportion of children in South Africa live in poor conditions. Megan Trace/FlickrHigh rates of malnutrition translate into poor child outcomes. Preventing this should start early: good nutrition and health of mothers and their children during the first 1,000 days – from … [Read more...] about Why child malnutrition is still a problem in South Africa 22 years into democracy | The Conversation
Zuma court ruling: South Africans witness a massive day for democracy | The Conversation
The Constitutional Court of South Africa has ruled that President Jacob Zuma failed in his duty to "uphold, defend and respect" the Constitution. GCISThe accountability of public governance in South Africa has come a long way since 1994. When the transitional constitution was hammered out in negotiations in 1993, the primary consideration was to establish an … [Read more...] about Zuma court ruling: South Africans witness a massive day for democracy | The Conversation
