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Skeletons and closets: How one university reburied the dead
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Arts, Culture and Sport Skeletons and closets: How one university reburied the dead

By The Conversation on November 12, 2019November 12, 2019

When the University of Cape Town discovered skeletons in its archive that had been unethically obtained and used, they set about restoring justice to the bones and the community they came from.

The burden of showing Springbok support in the 21st century
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Arts, Culture and Sport The burden of showing Springbok support in the 21st century

By The Conversation on November 4, 2019November 4, 2019

The springbok emblem was introduced under white rule in South Africa and by retaining it, it remains a burden for many South Africans who followed the Rugby World Cup.

Closing borders with its neighbours isn’t the answer. Nigeria can do better
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Politics and Society Closing borders with its neighbours isn’t the answer. Nigeria can do better

By The Conversation on October 30, 2019October 30, 2019

Nigeria’s border closure is a panicked reaction which violates ECOWAS protocol.

Abiy Ahmed has won the Nobel Peace Prize: but big challenges still await Ethiopia
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Politics and Society Abiy Ahmed has won the Nobel Peace Prize: but big challenges still await Ethiopia

By The Conversation on October 14, 2019October 14, 2019

Abiy Ahmed was awarded the prize for efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation, and in particular his decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighbouring Eritrea.

South Africans prefer their children to be taught in English
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Arts, Culture and Sport South Africans prefer their children to be taught in English

By The Conversation on October 2, 2019October 2, 2019

South African parents want their children be taught in English despite the fact that research shows that academic progress is hindered if a child is taught in a language they aren’t proficient in.

Why a regional criminal court for Africa is a good idea
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Politics and Society Why a regional criminal court for Africa is a good idea

By The Conversation on September 30, 2019September 30, 2019

The AU’s new International Criminal Law Section offers a chance for the regional body to address root causes of conflict.

Ghana’s copyright law for folklore hampers cultural growth
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Arts, Culture and Sport Ghana’s copyright law for folklore hampers cultural growth

By The Conversation on September 23, 2019September 23, 2019

New regulations on the use of folklore are a hindrance to local artists.

Xenophobia puts South Africa’s moral authority in Africa at risk
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Politics and Society Xenophobia puts South Africa’s moral authority in Africa at risk

By The Conversation on September 20, 2019September 20, 2019

Xenophobia negates the spirit of pan-Africanism, especially its ideal that Africans share a mutual bond, regardless of their geographical location.

Mugabe is dead, but old men still run southern Africa
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Politics and Society Mugabe is dead, but old men still run southern Africa

By The Conversation on September 19, 2019September 19, 2019

It remains to be seen how much longer the ‘old men syndrome’ will persist in Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa, despite growing frustration among the politically powerless.

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