Traditional innovation often relies heavily on large-scale investments in infrastructure and trained workers, two factors that are often lacking in economically depressed areas
It is up to actors at all levels of society to rescue institutionalised prejudice that undermines the freedom and dignity of women and girls
Conflict transformation regards clashes as motors of change that keep social structures dynamically responsive to social needs
Poverty doesn’t need to be the future for 8.2 million South Africans living on less than $2 or R38 a day
If the opposition is not interested in introducing new and better policies, why are they in the running?
The quality of life of poor South Africans over the past 30 years continues to be ignored
A great way to commemorate Mental Health Month is by generating creative ideas and encouraging those around you to do the same
The forestry, fisheries and the environment minister said more than 7 000 snares were removed last year alone
The 80 Albert Street blaze was a tragedy waiting to happen – as are many other buildings in the city
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The advocate’s speech on inequality, apartheid, the ANC and optimism at the M&G’s 200 Young South Africans event is wanting in a number of aspects
Our work together is all about solidarity and collective action, to reduce the challenges facing developing countries and to fulfil our global agenda
The government will predictably object that taxpayers are sabotaging transformation, the same old argument whenever they face accountability
The government must prioritise providing quality education to all so no child is left behind and reverse the shocking lack of resources and school drop-out rate
Local governments back many projects where people can grow vegetables in urban areas, but researchers say that it’s not enough to curb hunger
Congregation coffers attract desperate thieves as churches are known not to bank their donations
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Preventing policy from going wrong takes thoughtful analysis, robust debate and the political will to improve. But the governing party hasn’t taken these requirements to heart
House of Bondage: The book that shocked the world
For more than 30 years, Cora Bailey has dedicated her life’s work to helping poverty-stricken people and their pets in the west of Joburg
Rising interest rates and living costs deal a double blow to the poor
After 60 years of air pollution by oil refineries, it will take Wentworth residents at least two generations to reverse epigenetic changes.
Majority of South Africans unable to access mental health care despite recognition as a human right.
Abandoning oomakhulu to poverty in an unequal society threatens the physical and mental health of our communities
In recognition of this, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and department of basic education are working to standardise ECD centres so that they can all at least receive the government subsidy for registered child care centres
It’s time to fashion a new language of development which responds effectively to real people’s real needs
We all need to do our bit to end malaria – which affects millions of the world’s poorest – in our lifetime
The injustices of the apartheid era have survived and expanded, and human rights flouder, in a state that was supposed to be founded on the rule of law and constitutionalism
A geographer and teacher reflects on how physical spaces can influence emotional places
The bad news headlines may be true but the good news is often overlooked
Parents are increasingly home schooling their children but there are drawbacks
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If the conference is misjudged then, like the Titanic, the ANC will sink
‘We all have a collective responsibility to support the people of Limpopo, protect the environment and jointly shape the MMSEZ development.’
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To move from 59 infant deaths out of every 1000 live births in one of the poorest regions of the island to none in the matter of a few decades is an extraordinary feat