Why media freedom remains fragile in South Africa: Demonstrators protest against the decision by the South African Broadcasting Corporation to stop airing violent protest scenes. Reuters/Mike HutchingsFour decades after the Black Wednesday crackdown on the media and the black consciousness movement, South Africa is a different country. Freedom of expression is guaranteed in … [Read more...] about Why media freedom remains fragile in South Africa | The Conversation
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Ahmed Timol inquest: why uncovering apartheid crimes remains so important | The Conversation
Ahmed Timol inquest: why uncovering apartheid crimes remains so important: Former policeman Joao Rodrigues giving evidence at the Timol Inquest. Anthony Schultz/Mail & GuardianThe recent, reopened inquest into the death of teacher and anti-apartheid activist, Ahmed Timol, was different in many ways from a traditional court case. Instead of the standard adversarial criminal … [Read more...] about Ahmed Timol inquest: why uncovering apartheid crimes remains so important | The Conversation
SA News: Nuclear remains a viable option: Deputy Minister
Nuclear remains a viable option: Deputy Minister: She said South Africa -- which forms part of the atomic energy agency’s member states -- has an excellent track record for safely operating its nuclear facilities for over 50 years, as nuclear power is an integral part of the country’s energy mix. Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Fifth vessel with coal from South Africa … [Read more...] about SA News: Nuclear remains a viable option: Deputy Minister
SA News: Why South Africa’s political and economic remains a ‘very specific story’ instead of a global one
Why South Africa's political and economic remains a 'very specific story' instead of a global one: Indeed, despite being the "S" in BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China—the largest emerging economies in the world—the situation in South Africa appears to have very limited spill over for other markets, in spite of the fact that the country's $ 143 ... Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: Why South Africa’s political and economic remains a ‘very specific story’ instead of a global one
Explainer: Why Cholera remains a public health threat | The Conversation
Explainer: Why Cholera remains a public health threat: Places with poor sanitation and insufficient clean drinking water are at risk of cholera outbreaks. Simon Akam/ReutersCholera has killed millions and remains a major threat to public health. The Conversation Africa’s Health and Medicine Editor Joy Wanja Muraya asked Dr Moses Masika to explain the nature of the disease and … [Read more...] about Explainer: Why Cholera remains a public health threat | The Conversation
