White men's voices still dominate public science. Here's how to change this: A diversity of voices is important in science communication. Michael D Brown/ShutterstockVisibility in the mass media matters for scientists. It gets funders’ attention. It attracts top students. It can be a pathway to policy influence. Media coverage may even boost the number of times a piece of … [Read more...] about White men’s voices still dominate public science. Here’s how to change this | The Conversation
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Parties in #BusStrike still ‘far apart’ – unions
Parties in #BusStrike still 'far apart' - unions: Cape Town - The five unions involved in the national bus drivers' strike have slammed efforts at resolving the almost two-week long impasse, saying despite interventions at the highest levels the parties remain "far apart" and that the strike action will continue into the long weekend. In a statement issued in the early hours of … [Read more...] about Parties in #BusStrike still ‘far apart’ – unions
Millions of urban Africans still don’t have electricity: here’s what can be done | The Conversation
Millions of urban Africans still don't have electricity: here's what can be done: Millions of people without electricity access in Africa live close to existing power grid infrastructure. ShutterstockAt least 110 million of the 600 million people still living without access to electricity in Africa live in urban areas. Most are within a stone throw from existing power grid … [Read more...] about Millions of urban Africans still don’t have electricity: here’s what can be done | The Conversation
PICS: Five Pollsmoor escapees caught, one still at large
PICS: Five Pollsmoor escapees caught, one still at large: Cape Town - Six suspects escaped from Pollsmoor Prison on Sunday night, sparking a manhunt. However, by Monday evening, five of the inmates had been recaptured. The inmates face charges including attempted murder, rape and drug possession. Correctional Services spokesperson, Simphiwe Xako, says they used a metal rod from … [Read more...] about PICS: Five Pollsmoor escapees caught, one still at large
.com | More than 28 000 Gauteng pupils still need to be placed
.com | More than 28 000 Gauteng pupils still need to be placed: .com | More than 28 000 Gauteng pupils still need to be placed: Johannesburg Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says 2 565 of the 31 000 pupils who had not been registered with schools have been placed, leaving 28 435 of them still without a place. Explaining the long queue of parents at the department, Lesufi … [Read more...] about .com | More than 28 000 Gauteng pupils still need to be placed
