South Africa is slowly transforming the retributive Western criminal justice system it inherited from colonial times to incorporate African principles of reconciliation and reparation. shutterstockDiscussions about the transformation of South Africa’s justice system have focused almost exclusively on the need to increase the representation of black people and women in the … [Read more...] about Why South Africa’s tentative moves toward restorative justice need support | The Conversation
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3 reasons why South African brands need to be on Snapchat
With only 200-million active users, Snapchat isn’t exactly the most prominent social media platform at the moment. In comparison, Facebook has a reported 1550-million users while Instagram has 400-million users. But, this is not to say that Snapchat isn’t worth paying attention to. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your … [Read more...] about 3 reasons why South African brands need to be on Snapchat
Why African countries need to make plans to cope with rising temperatures | The Conversation
Health issues from extreme heat are a reality for many in Africa. ShutterstockSouthern Africa has been experiencing high temperatures in recent months. In October, Zimbabwe experienced a heatwave with temperatures in Kariba reaching 45°C. In late October, temperatures in Vredendal, South Africa reached a maximum of 48.4°C, breaking the record for the highest worldwide … [Read more...] about Why African countries need to make plans to cope with rising temperatures | The Conversation
So long, AVE. We need to move on
Have your media outputs been as impactful as you had hoped it would be this year? How are you keeping track of your media coverage? According to Regine le Roux, managing director of Reputation Matters, as you strategise and plan for 2016, you should use that time to invest in understanding this year’s media outputs and see what can be changed to take it to the next level next … [Read more...] about So long, AVE. We need to move on
Obesity: why South Africans need to can soft drinks | The Conversation
South Africans need to reduce the number of sugar-sweetened beverages they consume. shutterstockIf South Africans don’t drastically reduce the number of cool drinks, juices and sugar-sweetened beverages they drink every day, there will be more than nine million obese adults in the country by 2017. Just three years ago, the country hit the mark of eight million obese people, … [Read more...] about Obesity: why South Africans need to can soft drinks | The Conversation
