Closing borders with its neighbours isn't the answer. Nigeria can do better: Nigeria ordered its land borders closed on August 21, 2019 Sunnipix55/ShutterstockNigeria shut its land borders in the wee hours of August 21, 2019. There was no warning, nor measures taken to protect people whose livelihoods depend on crossing these frontiers. It was a shock to the border security … [Read more...] about Closing borders with its neighbours isn’t the answer. Nigeria can do better | The Conversation
Isn’t
Liberalism in South Africa isn’t only for white people — or black people who want to be white | The Conversation
Liberalism in South Africa isn't only for white people -- or black people who want to be white: Supporters of the Democratic Alliance in South Africa gather earlier this year to listen to the party's leaders. Epa/Kim LudbrookLiberalism is meant to be about freedom for all individuals, regardless of race. But linking liberalism to whiteness as is happening now is not new in … [Read more...] about Liberalism in South Africa isn’t only for white people — or black people who want to be white | The Conversation
Young South Africans want to farm. But the system isn’t ready for them | The Conversation
Young South Africans want to farm. But the system isn't ready for them: There's a perception among young South Africans that farm jobs are back-breaking and financially unappealing. ShutterstockPersistent unemployment has become synonymous with the youth experience across South Africa. Youth unemployment rates are almost four times higher than the regional average – 62% of … [Read more...] about Young South Africans want to farm. But the system isn’t ready for them | The Conversation
Access to education isn’t a privilege, it’s a basic human right – Mzwandile inspires a new generation of learners
Access to education isn’t a privilege, it’s a basic human right – Mzwandile inspires a new generation of learners: Mzwandile Harmans Raised by his aunt and uncle after his parents passed away at a young age, Mzwandile Harmans attended a poor school in Cala, the heart of the rural Eastern Cape. It was his matric year; but with limited resources at Masikhuthale Public Secondary … [Read more...] about Access to education isn’t a privilege, it’s a basic human right – Mzwandile inspires a new generation of learners
Major battles have been won against TB. But the war isn’t over | The Conversation
Major battles have been won against TB. But the war isn't over: TB, which is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, is a leading cause of death. Kateryna Kon/ShutterstockThe suffering and massive loss of life caused by Tuberculosis (TB) are proof that humanity hasn’t prioritised the development of tools to eliminate a disease dating back 9 000 years. Two stark … [Read more...] about Major battles have been won against TB. But the war isn’t over | The Conversation
