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latest news & developmentsDemocracy doubts deepen in KZN
Support for democracy in KwaZulu-Natal has fallen to its lowest levels in decades, with trust in government and institutions collapsing. Yet, most residents say they would vote…
New report breaks down perceptions about climate change and the just energy transition
The study found that climate change does not rank high on the list of priorities for South Africans and, generally, people don’t know what the just energy transition is
Expected high voter turnout a nod to political parties, says IEC
The disillusionment in the country’s political system resulting in low 2021 local election turnout numbers has seemingly dissipated
Distrust of politicians the reason for low voter turnout, but voters saw elections as free and fair – HSRC
The research council’s study found that 80% of non-voters are dissatisfied with the country’s political system and democracy
Most people with TB don’t seek treatment, HSRC survey finds
More men than women have tuberculosis and 82% are in the 15 to 24 age group
The inefficiency of the Gini coefficient
To simplify complex inequality into a single statistic doesn’t address how to accurately assess (or reduce) South Africa’s large wealth divide
Health workers afraid of passing Covid to family
While nurses bear the brunt of the most psychologically affected of health workers, most are concerned about access to protective supplies
Rural retreat: Allowing people to return home during lockdown could turn a tide
It is important to note that the phenomena of translocality and circular migration in Africa have often served as a strategy of resilience in tough times
CCMA cases stunted by lockdown
Data shows that during the lockdown the statutory body has dealt with 75% fewer cases than during the same period last year
Prejudice against immigrants cuts across class and race
Xenophobia, the study shows, is part of a broader problem of prejudice in South African society
Why the HSRC and NMF came on board to support TIMS
Madiba will be used as a prism, through which modern problems can be viewed
Restaurant owner dismisses racist comment allegations
The alleged discovery of a ‘small cockroach’ on a plate of food at a Rosebank restaurant has sparked a racist storm.
Puzzle of the bogus ‘HSRC’ research
Bogus questionnaires bearing the name of the HSRC are being used by a shadowy group apparently linked to state intelligence.