Why corruption in South Africa isn't simply about Zuma and the Guptas: The collapse of VBS Mutual Bank in South Africa shows that corruption is endemic. Tiso BlackstarCorruption in South Africa isn’t simply a matter of bad morals or weak law enforcement. It’s embedded in processes of class formation – specifically, the formation of new black elites. This means corruption is … [Read more...] about Why corruption in South Africa isn’t simply about Zuma and the Guptas | The Conversation
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#MeToo isn’t big in Africa. But women have launched their own versions | The Conversation
#MeToo isn't big in Africa. But women have launched their own versions: In Kenya women started #MyDressismyChoice protests on the streets of Nairobi. Fickr.com/RubyGoesNearly one and a half years ago when Alyssa Milano asked women to click MeToo on their social media platforms, the #MeToo movement was born. Since then millions of women have indicated through social media that … [Read more...] about #MeToo isn’t big in Africa. But women have launched their own versions | The Conversation
SA News: ANALYSIS: Women’s football isn’t new. So why is Banyana still undervalued?
ANALYSIS: Women's football isn't new. So why is Banyana still undervalued?: Women’s soccer started in South Africa in the 1960s – around the time South African football was expelled from the global game because of its apartheid policies. It took another 30 years before a nati... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews 'MZANSI MEN ARE HEAVY DRINKERS': According to the global … [Read more...] about SA News: ANALYSIS: Women’s football isn’t new. So why is Banyana still undervalued?
South Africa’s budget was missing ideas from the left. Why this isn’t a good thing | The Conversation
South Africa's budget was missing ideas from the left. Why this isn't a good thing: South Africa's Finance Minister Tito Mboweni preparing to deliver the budget. EPA-EFE/Elmond JiyaneThis year’s South African budget gave allies of the market as much as they could expect – and labour and the left about as much as they currently deserve. The budget attracted particular … [Read more...] about South Africa’s budget was missing ideas from the left. Why this isn’t a good thing | The Conversation
Preventing sexually transmitted infections: why South Africa isn’t winning | The Conversation
Preventing sexually transmitted infections: why South Africa isn't winning: STIs are a serious health threat. ShutterstockSexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a serious public health issue. It’s estimated that globally, more than a million people are diagnosed with one or more sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhoea, chlamydia or syphilis every day. What’s more … [Read more...] about Preventing sexually transmitted infections: why South Africa isn’t winning | The Conversation
