Zuma's allies are once again gung-ho about nuclear. Will they get their way?: South Africa's new Energy Minister David Mahlobo, has launched a fresh push to bag the nuclear energy build programme. GCISSouth Africa’s nuclear build programme seems to be back on the agenda after earlier indications that it was dead. Recent comments by President Jacob Zuma and his new minister … [Read more...] about Zuma’s allies are once again gung-ho about nuclear. Will they get their way? | The Conversation
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South Africa’s police: at times proud, at times shamed by the work they do | The Conversation
South Africa's police: at times proud, at times shamed by the work they do: Most South African police officers view their job as primarily just that - a job and a means to survive. GCISPolice officers are central to modern states and societies, including South Africa. But contrary to popular belief, the standard model of policing - random patrol, rapid response and follow … [Read more...] about South Africa’s police: at times proud, at times shamed by the work they do | The Conversation
African states don’t prioritise maritime security – here’s why they should | The Conversation
African states don't prioritise maritime security – here's why they should: Port workers secure berthing ropes belonging to a container ship as it prepares to dock at the port of San Pedro, Ivory Coast Luc Gnago/Reuters Piracy off the African coastline has been a headline grabbing phenomenon for more than a decade. For a few years though, Somali pirates appeared to have a quiet … [Read more...] about African states don’t prioritise maritime security – here’s why they should | The Conversation
SA News: Guptas sell South African mining group as they seek to clear name
Guptas sell South African mining group as they seek to clear name: The Gupta business family at the centre of a political scandal in South Africa has sold its main mining company to a little-known Swiss-based group — the second sale of a prime asset this week. Oakbay, the Guptas’ holding company, said it had agreed to ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Gordhan calls … [Read more...] about SA News: Guptas sell South African mining group as they seek to clear name
South African universities need to rethink how they invest their millions | The Conversation
South African universities need to rethink how they invest their millions: The Rhodes Must Fall movement accused the University of Cape Town of having blood on its hands for investing in the mining company Lonmin. Ian Barbour/flickrUniversities are no longer simply institutions of learning. Over the past 50 years, they have also become important players in global financial … [Read more...] about South African universities need to rethink how they invest their millions | The Conversation
