The 21st century will be the African century: African cities and youth populations are exploding! The climate crisis threatens the continent. Africa stands at a pivotal point in its history – the choices Africans make in the next decade will shape the nature of the African century and influence the wider world.
Politics and Society
Politics and Society How Frelimo betrayed Samora Machel’s dream of a free Mozambique
Frelimo, which governs Mozambique, has squandered the enormous political capital it enjoyed at independence. It now remains in power through violence, intimidation, harassment, and threats.
Politics and Society Food supply to 675,000 people cut off after Durban food bank ransacked
The Durban warehouse belonging to FoodForward SA was ransacked on Tuesday, prompting the organisation to close all its branches in five cities, leaving some 675,000 people without the food it supplies.
Politics and Society Chaos in South Africa points to failures in the project to build a democracy
After 1994 efforts were made to embed democracy. The focus was on policy and institution-building. What was missing was ensuring all South Africans were on board.
Politics and Society Social media, riots and consequences
Fomenting violence online is illegal in SA – social media use during the latest violence makes digital literacy a priority.
Politics and Society Why have South Africans been on a looting rampage? Research offers insights
An uncomfortable reality is that looting is perceived by the looters to be socially acceptable and is often encouraged and endorsed within social and community networks.
Politics and Society South Africa in flames: spontaneous outbreak or insurrection?
Corruption thrives in a destabilised state with weak institutions. South Africa cannot be allowed back to that space because there will be no turning back.
Politics and Society Durban food riots turn the wheel of history
South Africa’s social crisis has erupted as the people Cyril Ramaphosa and Jacob Zuma deem expendable, those who bear the brunt of the past and of the social costs of Covid-19, appropriate the bread of life.
Politics and Society A woman with HIV took over 200 days to clear her Covid infection. Here’s why researchers are worried
A case study suggests that people with HIV should be prioritised for Covid vaccination