How sports science in Africa can be taught and thought about differently: Sports science needs to race towards a different approach. kentoh/ShutterstockIn the four years since the decolonisation debate took centre stage at South African universities, much of the focus has been on what decolonisation might look like in the humanities. But science subjects, too, need to be … [Read more...] about How sports science in Africa can be taught and thought about differently | The Conversation
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GLAD Brings You Food for Thought on World Food Day 2018
GLAD Brings You Food for Thought on World Food Day 2018: Multi-fresh Photo: GLAD SA GLAD Brings You Food for Thought on World Food Day 2018 Being the face of “Saving Good Food from Going Bad”, GLAD is highlighting the importance of World Food Day on the 16th of October 2018. In South Africa, approximately one third of the food produced annually (approximately 31 million tonnes) … [Read more...] about GLAD Brings You Food for Thought on World Food Day 2018
History teaches us that careful thought must go into planting trees | The Conversation
History teaches us that careful thought must go into planting trees: There should be caution in jumping on the "forests are always better" bandwagon. ShutterstockThe idea that forests increase rainfall is an old idea that has inspired scientists and the public for centuries. Over 500 years ago, Christopher Columbus came to believe that the American tropics had heavy, … [Read more...] about History teaches us that careful thought must go into planting trees | The Conversation
Deforestation in tropical Africa is not as bad as previously thought | The Conversation
Deforestation in tropical Africa is not as bad as previously thought: Plant remains, preserved in lake sediments like in the Republic of Congo help give accurate deforestation information. Carla StaverDeforestation has massive effects on the biosphere. It contributes to carbon emissions, changes in water cycles and biodiversity loss. The main cause of deforestation is the … [Read more...] about Deforestation in tropical Africa is not as bad as previously thought | The Conversation
My superiors thought I was part of the ‘rogue unit’ – Lackay
My superiors thought I was part of the ‘rogue unit’ – Lackay: Former SARS spokesperson Adrian Lackay has said he believed his superiors thought he was involved in the so-called ‘rogue unit’, which is why he was sidelined until he resigned. Read the full article by here: Articles relating to Places | johannesburg Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR Free … [Read more...] about My superiors thought I was part of the ‘rogue unit’ – Lackay
