Too much of what we know about Africa is still coming from outside the continent. ShutterstockThis article is a foundation essay. These are longer than usual and take a wider look at a key issue affecting society African scholarship on Africa is operating at only a fraction of its true potential. It is hampered by the preferences, policies and politics of the Western academy. … [Read more...] about African academics face a huge divide between their real and scholarly selves | The Conversation
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“The Story of Homo naledi: From Fossil to Face” A lecture with artist John Gurche
"The Story of Homo naledi: From Fossil to Face" A lecture with artist John Gurche A South Africa Event on 2016-04-09 18:30:00 In 2014, National Geographic sent artist and anatomist John Gurche to South Africa to study the newly discovered fossil remains of a previously unknown species of human ancestor. The purpose of the study was to look at bony clues pertaining to what … [Read more...] about “The Story of Homo naledi: From Fossil to Face” A lecture with artist John Gurche
Southern Africa’s retrenched miners face a future without health care | The Conversation
Anglo American's plans to reduce its operations will have an impact on the provision of health services to miners. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko Two of the world’s mining heavyweights have announced production cuts and staff cutbacks. These moves by BHP Billiton and Anglo American will have a major impact on efforts to contain TB and HIV as mining houses have become integral to … [Read more...] about Southern Africa’s retrenched miners face a future without health care | The Conversation
Gareth Cliff and M-Net face off in court today
Johannesburg – Gareth Cliff will on Tuesday face M-Net, the broadcasting giant he has launched an urgent court application against in an effort to be reinstated as a judge on signing competition, Idols. The bitter TV split between them has made headlines after Cliff was fired from Idols for comments he made regarding racist social […] The post Gareth Cliff and M-Net … [Read more...] about Gareth Cliff and M-Net face off in court today
South Africa’s poor face rising food prices as drought intensifies | The Conversation
Maize is a staple food in South Africa. Its production is likely to decline by half this year due to drought. The poor will be the hardest hit. ShutterstockThe South African media have been full of stories about the current drought that has gripped many parts of the northern and central regions of the country. The reporting has also been full of superlatives: this is the worst … [Read more...] about South Africa’s poor face rising food prices as drought intensifies | The Conversation
