
Reassessing Mandela is a reminder that even the most admired leaders operate within constraints.




A Spell of Good Things powerfully explores polygamy, patriarchy, political corruption and poverty.














His appearance on behalf of the families of mine workers shot by the police at the Marikana Commission of Inquiry was just one of his efforts...

The University of Cape Town (UCT) mourns the passing of distinguished human rights lawyer, liberation struggle veteran and honorary doctorate recipient Advocate George Bizos.

International observation will not insulate controversial polls – such as Tanzania's in October – from malpractices, but will make them less likely and allow them to...

Censuring coups isn’t enough – African and international actors should tackle the poor quality of democracy and governance.

The story map reveals that like any part of society, street youth are both subject to and willing to conform to rules and conventions, in this...

A number of programmes now exist that are helping to close the gender gap in African science, technology, engineering and maths.

Rates of suicidal behaviour are higher among South African students than among the general population or students in other countries. Understanding why will help shape prevention...

South Africa has joined global counterparts in search for a COVID-19 vaccine and the University of Cape Town (UCT) is lending a hand, participating in three...

Between 1992 and 1994, the former regime is said to have imported 581 tonnes of machetes into Rwanda. This figure appears to establish that the genocide...

Department of Basic Education says situation will improve with schools returning.