Study shows young South Africans have no faith in democracy and politicians: Many young South Africans see no point in voting. EFE-EPA/Kim LudbrookOn the eve of South Africa’s sixth democratic elections on 8 May, thousands of young people took to Twitter to state reasons for why they had no intention to cast their votes. They used the hashtag #IWantToVoteBut. The trending … [Read more...] about Study shows young South Africans have no faith in democracy and politicians | The Conversation
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Lesufi: ‘Loss of votes in Gauteng shows voters’ disgruntlement’
Lesufi: 'Loss of votes in Gauteng shows voters' disgruntlement': Johannesburg in the news: Lesufi: 'Loss of votes in Gauteng shows voters' disgruntlement': JOHANNESBURG – Gauteng African National Congress (ANC) Deputy Chair Panyaza Lesufi says the marginal victory in the province is a reflection … – Google Alert – Johannesburg The Banksy … [Read more...] about Lesufi: ‘Loss of votes in Gauteng shows voters’ disgruntlement’
SA News: Ferial Haffajee: Alexandra protest shows DA may not have ability to lead
Ferial Haffajee: Alexandra protest shows DA may not have ability to lead: It is also one of the few parts of South Africa that are genuinely integrated by class and race. The day the news was broken to us was beautiful and warm, and children romped on the lawns ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Suspected poacher killed by elephant, body devoured by lions: Officials: A … [Read more...] about SA News: Ferial Haffajee: Alexandra protest shows DA may not have ability to lead
Study shows why African refugees stay put despite end to conflict at home | The Conversation
Study shows why African refugees stay put despite end to conflict at home: Tens of thousands fled the DRC during fighting between rebels and government troops. EFE/Dai KurowowaThe number of refugees in Africa has more than doubled between 2009 and 2016, from 2.1 million to 4.9 million, according to the World Bank. Old conflicts have continued and new ones have arisen, forcing … [Read more...] about Study shows why African refugees stay put despite end to conflict at home | The Conversation
Data shows South Africans will welcome Ramaphosa’s tough talk on graft | The Conversation
Data shows South Africans will welcome Ramaphosa's tough talk on graft: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa putting final touches to his state of the nation address in which he took a hard stance on corruption. GCISSouth Africans have been shocked by the tidal wave of corruption testimony emerging from the commission tasked with probing allegations of state capture by … [Read more...] about Data shows South Africans will welcome Ramaphosa’s tough talk on graft | The Conversation