The University of Johannesburg, one of the largest, multi-campus, residential universities in South Africa, seeks to achieve the highest distinction in scholarship and research. Born from the merger between the former Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), the Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) and the Soweto and the East Rand campuses of Vista University in 2005, the University of Johannesburg fosters ideas that are rooted in African epistemology, but also addresses the needs of South African society and the African continent as it is committed to contribute to sustainable growth and development.
Unless parliament passes a motion of no confidence in him, which is not on the cards any time soon, Zuma’s future depends on whether he’s weakened in the African National Congress, not parliament.
The opposition is determined to get rid of President Jacob Zuma even if it means overriding democracy.
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The Greco-Roman society believed that people weren’t born human, they became human. But how can humanity be defined?That’s what the project of decolonising the humanities could be dedicated to.
South Africa’s previous finance minister, Pravin Gordhan, delivering his medium term budget last October.
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Under the Trump administration Africa is only likely to matter in the fight against terrorism and in providing American companies with economic opportunities.
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim speaks during the Milken Institute Global Conference in the US.
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The World Bank has changed direction. It won’t be giving up on public funding, but it will increasingly be trying to attract private investors to developing countries.
Kenya abolished primary school fees in January 2003.
Eskom’s stand threatens the viability of the entire renewable energy sector in South Africa, something which plays into the hands of those pro coal and nuclear.
Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago. The role of South Africa’s central bank is at the centre of a heated debate.
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Patrice Lumumba had a vision for the DRC. He believed that a lasting peace could be achieved through good will, not rifles and bayonets. The great man’s vision now lies in tatters.
Children marching on the
anniversary of the Soweto uprising.
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South Africa’s public works programme is a laudable idea. But it must be closely monitored to make sure it doesn’t lead to unintended consequences, especially for women.
A protester calling for President Jacob Zuma’s removal.
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The misfortunes experienced by Brian Molefe, the CEO of South Africa’s power utility Eskom, shows that the battle for the country’s public purse is not a one way bet.
The southern African region can benefit from beneficiating produce like sugar.
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People with albinism tend to identify with the black rather than the white community. Their physical differences, though, mean they don’t fit into either race group.
There are many different ways to approach the thorny issue of decolonising knowledge.
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Critical decolonisation means accepting risk of error. It means considering whether indigenous knowledge systems might contain truths that western science hasn’t accessed.
Cycle lanes work in Florence, Italy. That doesn’t mean they’ll work everywhere.
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More must be done to develop mechanisms based on intrinsic motivations of committed, quality academics. It’s important to limit the harms currently being caused by rent seeking.