Savo Heleta, Author at The Mail & Guardian

Academics must reach out to the public

Education Savo Heleta - 24 Jan 2020

By sharing their ideas and knowledge, they can change the world. What’s holding them back?

Xenophobia and party politics in South Africa

Article Savo Heleta - 3 Sep 2019

All political parties in SA try to mobilise voters based on their and voters' xenophobia and they're outdoing each other

Are foreigners stealing your jobs and healthcare? Find out.

Article Savo Heleta - 20 Nov 2018

A 'foreign threat’ could be a convenient boogeyman in an election season where politicians will face questions about their failures. Or not?

Why students reject whiteness

Article Savo Heleta - 4 May 2018

Maslow’s hierarchy suggests that the need for – and fulfilling of – self-actualisation and esteem are behind turmoil at universities

High fences and unworthy foreigners: Anti-poor immigration plans and rhetoric in SA

Article Savo Heleta - 22 Mar 2018

Fear-mongering and dehumanisation of the other – particularly the powerless and poor foreign other – are the order of the day in South Africa

Coloniality persists in our universities and we must urgently decolonise

Article Savo Heleta - 18 Nov 2016

Decolonisation will take time and those capable of making it a reality are in short supply.

Why SA’s plans to militarise humanitarian work are misguided

Article Savo Heleta - 26 Jan 2016

The military's capabilities for socioeconomic development are questionable, even in its own country, yet it is expected to aid humanitarian efforts.

Press Releases

Special Reports

Everyone’s talking about it. Even Kentucky

Staff Reporter - 7 Apr 2020

Earlier this year South African fried chicken fast-food chain, Chicken Licken®, launched a campaign for their wallet-friendly EasyBucks® meals, based on the idea of ‘Everyone’s talking about it.’

Special Reports

New energy mix on the cards

Derek Davey - 3 Apr 2020

REI4P already has and will continue to yield thousands of employment opportunities

Special Reports

The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

Special Reports

Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

Special Reports

2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive