Social media can benefit or harm universities – and it must be carefully managed. ShutterstockSocial media is a risky space. Many people have learned this the hard way – 2016 began with several South Africans losing their jobs after making racist comments on Facebook and Twitter. Social media has also been used to expose people who hold racist views. These incidents are a … [Read more...] about Why universities should start taking social media far more seriously | The Conversation
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Why South Africa should undo Mandela’s economic deals | The Conversation
Nelson Mandela with his predecessor FW de Klerk. Tough questions are being raised about the compromises Mandela made for South Africa's transition to democracy. Reuters/Peter AndrewsIs South Africa finally maturing to the point that the economic - not just political - compromises of the 1990s democratic transition can be reconsidered? When engaging student activists, for … [Read more...] about Why South Africa should undo Mandela’s economic deals | The Conversation
Why paternity tests should become cheaper and more widely accessible | The Conversation
Men can deny paternity in when women they are involved with fall pregnant as a way of punishing the women. shutterstockSouth African women still experience social prejudice around pregnancy and the reproductive decisions they make. Men, on the other hand, often escape the spotlight. Women who do not know the paternity of their children are still frowned upon. And when the … [Read more...] about Why paternity tests should become cheaper and more widely accessible | The Conversation
Why South Africa should gird itself for tumultuous times | The Conversation
Russian President Putin shakes hands with South African President Zuma. South Africa's nuclear deal with Russia is part of the backdrop to the current crisis. Reuters/Alexei NikolskyPresident Zuma’s latest cabinet reshuffle in the Ministry of Finance is arguably the most controversial of all his executive decisions. It is the seventh cabinet reshuffle since he became … [Read more...] about Why South Africa should gird itself for tumultuous times | The Conversation
Why Africa should turn to capital markets to fund its infrastructure deficit | The Conversation
Viana, near Luanda, Angola. China has played a major role in funding infrastructure projects in Africa but the deficit remains huge. Reuters/Siphiwe SibekoImproving infrastructure is not only critical for economic growth in Africa but essential for ensuring the improved wellbeing of its people. This is backed by empirical research, which shows a strong link between … [Read more...] about Why Africa should turn to capital markets to fund its infrastructure deficit | The Conversation
