Young South Africans want to farm. But the system isn't ready for them: There's a perception among young South Africans that farm jobs are back-breaking and financially unappealing. ShutterstockPersistent unemployment has become synonymous with the youth experience across South Africa. Youth unemployment rates are almost four times higher than the regional average – 62% of … [Read more...] about Young South Africans want to farm. But the system isn’t ready for them | The Conversation
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‘If this is freedom, then I don’t want it,’ says Eastern Cape granny
'If this is freedom, then I don’t want it,' says Eastern Cape granny: Nothembinkosi Nontsasa cuts a defeated figure, sitting outside her crumbling home in Dlibona village in the small Eastern Cape town of Flagstaff. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News DA claims 'significant shift' of new black voters to the party, but numbers suggest otherwise: The DA's national … [Read more...] about ‘If this is freedom, then I don’t want it,’ says Eastern Cape granny
Alex residents still want to meet Mashaba as protest suspended for now
Alex residents still want to meet Mashaba as protest suspended for now: Following an inter-ministerial meeting in Alexandra, leaders of the Total Shutdown in the township say that their protest is suspended until they get feedback from ministers and they meet with Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Officials brace for Easter long … [Read more...] about Alex residents still want to meet Mashaba as protest suspended for now
This is what Alexandra residents actually want from government
This is what Alexandra residents actually want from government: The Alex Total Shutdown movement doesn't have many demands. Here's the list of what they're looking for from the City of Joburg. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News De Lille threatens to publish IEC findings if DA fails to apologise to her: The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has ordered the … [Read more...] about This is what Alexandra residents actually want from government
Want to be a woman in science? Here’s advice from those who’ve gone before | The Conversation
Want to be a woman in science? Here's advice from those who've gone before: More must be done to draw women into STEM careers. Burlingham/ShutterstockEach year on February 11, the United Nations marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It’s a chance to reflect on how the situation has improved for women working in the fields of science, technology, engineering … [Read more...] about Want to be a woman in science? Here’s advice from those who’ve gone before | The Conversation
