Zuma's speech: the story of a country that's fallen for the 'politics of the belly': President Jacob Zuma during his 2017 state of the nation address to a joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces. Reuters/Sumaya HishamSouth Africans have yet again been treated to a grotesque bastardisation of the idea of a state of the nation address. In its … [Read more...] about Zuma’s speech: the story of a country that’s fallen for the ‘politics of the belly’ | The Conversation
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SA News: The Kenyan Band That’s Blowing Up the Charts
The Kenyan Band That's Blowing Up the Charts: Some 400,000 of them downloaded it over 48 hours. Sauti Sol has played venues from South Africa to London to Austin’s SXSW; the group is now touring the African continent after becoming the first Kenyan band to play a countrywide circuit — showing the ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews This is the new Nissan Sentra SR … [Read more...] about SA News: The Kenyan Band That’s Blowing Up the Charts
Science communication is on the rise – and that’s good for democracy | The Conversation
Science communication is on the rise – and that's good for democracy: Science communication puts research under the microscope. ShutterstockUntil a few years ago the term “science communication” would have been misunderstood by most people – including scientists – to mean any communication between scientists. Now countries, universities and research institutions all over the … [Read more...] about Science communication is on the rise – and that’s good for democracy | The Conversation
Samsung Electronics Delivers Air Conditioning that’s Effective in Summer and Winter
Samsung Electronics Delivers Air Conditioning that’s Effective in Summer and Winter: Specialised appliances are able to heat rooms faster, more efficiently and more cost effectively than most heaters JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 22 July, 2016 – Samsung Electronics South Africa has vast experience in the development of air conditioning and has long been committed to creating … [Read more...] about Samsung Electronics Delivers Air Conditioning that’s Effective in Summer and Winter
African dance festival that’s been one step ahead through the decades | The Conversation
The Tribhangi Dance Company performs Circles and Squares at the South African Dance Umbrella in Johannesburg. EPA/John HoggIt’s always been easy to coin a “lucky packet” metaphor around the Dance Umbrella, Johannesburg’s unique contemporary dance festival. It’s often pot luck for an audience where “sweets” – as a quality yardstick – get mixed with “sours”. This is as it should … [Read more...] about African dance festival that’s been one step ahead through the decades | The Conversation
