Democracy is taking root in Africa. But that doesn't mean it works all the time: Time to stop looking at one or two election results. A longer view of democracy in Africa is needed. ShutterstockThe questions that I get asked most often by students, policy makers and political leaders are: “can democracy work in Africa?” and “is Africa becoming more democratic?”. As we … [Read more...] about Democracy is taking root in Africa. But that doesn’t mean it works all the time | The Conversation
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SA News: Stalwarts say if ANC doesn’t start listening, it will be punished in 2019
Stalwarts say if ANC doesn’t start listening, it will be punished in 2019: On April 3, Standard & Poors rating agency rattled South Africa with an investment downgrade, followed by Fitch Ratings on April 7, which downgraded both our local and international credit ratings. Global financial giant JP Morgan this week announced it ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews On the … [Read more...] about SA News: Stalwarts say if ANC doesn’t start listening, it will be punished in 2019
South Africa has a model Bill of Rights. But it doesn’t feel that way | The Conversation
South Africa has a model Bill of Rights. But it doesn't feel that way: South Africans may have political rights, but many don't enjoy the basics celebrated in the constitution. Reuters/Mike HutchingsSouth Africa’s constitution is celebrated globally for its visionary Bill of Rights. It’s among a handful of countries which integrate economic, social and cultural rights … [Read more...] about South Africa has a model Bill of Rights. But it doesn’t feel that way | The Conversation
Ford South Africa reacted badly in a crisis: it doesn’t have to be that way | The Conversation
Ford South Africa reacted badly in a crisis: it doesn't have to be that way: ShutterstockIn December 2015, Reshall Jimmy burnt to death in his 1.6-litre EcoBoost Ford Kuga in South Africa. Since then a recorded 51 Kugas have caught alight across the country, and two more in Swaziland and Botswana. The Jimmy family recently announced they intend to bring a class action suit … [Read more...] about Ford South Africa reacted badly in a crisis: it doesn’t have to be that way | The Conversation
Why it doesn’t help — and may harm — to fail pupils with poor maths marks | The Conversation
Why it doesn't help -- and may harm -- to fail pupils with poor maths marks: Learning deficits in Maths compound over time. ShutterstockMany South Africans were outraged by the recent announcement that for 2016, pupils in Grades 7 to 9 could progress to the next grade with only 20% in Mathematics. The usual minimum has been 40%, provided that all other requirements for … [Read more...] about Why it doesn’t help — and may harm — to fail pupils with poor maths marks | The Conversation
