South Africa won't create jobs unless it settles on a new social compact: A significant number of South Africans can't find jobs and scrounge for a living on the sidelines of the economy. ShutterstockNearly a week has passed since South Africa’s 2018 jobs summit. The two-day gathering produced some useful agreements between the social partners: government, organised labour … [Read more...] about South Africa won’t create jobs unless it settles on a new social compact | The Conversation
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Why integrating HIV with non-HIV services in Uganda won’t work | The Conversation
Why integrating HIV with non-HIV services in Uganda won't work: A girl gets tested for HIV in Uganda where attempts to integrate HIV services with general health service have failed. ShutterstockIn many countries in sub-Saharan Africa, HIV services are still offered separately within health facilities. These HIV clinics have their own dedicated staff and infrastructure such as … [Read more...] about Why integrating HIV with non-HIV services in Uganda won’t work | The Conversation
Why drugs alone won’t stop the spread of parasitic worms in Africa | The Conversation
Why drugs alone won't stop the spread of parasitic worms in Africa: Parasitic worms live in the soil and water where they can constantly reinfect people. EPA/Jane HahnDeworming has become a common practise across the world. It has proved very successful reducing the burden of parasitic worms among children by more than 50%. The success of the last 17 years has been driven by … [Read more...] about Why drugs alone won’t stop the spread of parasitic worms in Africa | The Conversation
South Africa won’t become less violent until it’s more equal | The Conversation
South Africa won't become less violent until it's more equal: South African police on patrol in Hout Bay, Cape Town, following requests for more intervention by locals. EPA-EFE/Nic BothmaThe release of crime statistics in South Africa always triggers great angst among ordinary citizens, and obfuscation on the part of the South African authorities. This year was no exception. … [Read more...] about South Africa won’t become less violent until it’s more equal | The Conversation
Buthelezi’s retirement won’t end ethnic ‘traditionalism’ in South Africa | The Conversation
Buthelezi's retirement won't end ethnic 'traditionalism' in South Africa: Mangosutho Buthelezi in parliament. EPA/Mark WesselsMangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi announced his retirement as president of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) in late October 2017. The 90-year-old South African politician said he would not stand again for leadership of the organisation he founded in the … [Read more...] about Buthelezi’s retirement won’t end ethnic ‘traditionalism’ in South Africa | The Conversation
