Mutual suspicion and prejudice continue to undermine relations between South Africans and African immigrants.
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Data show that South Africans have become more hostile towards immigrants.
The G20’s Women 20 group agreed that action is needed to stop unpaid care work and forced labour, and improve women’s health and climate leadership.
Le chemin qui mène des études à la vie active n'est pas tout tracé, et les universités devraient préparer les diplômés à trouver leur voie.
It’s not a straight path from education to making a living, and universities should prepare graduates to find their way.
Many of Africa’s most powerful innovations are not being measured correctly.
In South Africa’s Eastern Cape, water equipment needs replacement. Water payments should be kept aside to improve the service.
Support for businesses is particularly pressing during times of economic crises so that they can adapt their innovation plans.
Research, development and innovation are essential for fulfilling state-owned enterprises’ mandates and driving economic growth.
South Africa’s mathematics achievement trends are unusual. This could point to possible ways to improve results.
The link between household food insecurity and child malnutrition is stark: 28.8% of South African children under five suffer from stunting.
Individuals must be equipped with the tools to understand and practise consent.
People are at the heart of the HIV pandemic, so it’s important to understand how they make protection decisions.
Better support for PhD students would help South Africa meet its national research and development goals.
The fear of becoming a father is not a sign of weakness. Rather, it shows you understand that it’s a big role.
South Africa’s national survey of food and nutrition security identifies the areas most in need.
John Hlophe’s impeachment sets an example to other members of the judiciary who may feel tempted to abuse their power.
South Africa’s legal team includes lawyers who previously acted against the government.
When they are repeatedly victimised, some individuals turn to bullying as a coping mechanism, seeking power and control.
Awarding punitive costs against legal practitioners would make them think twice about facilitating delaying tactics and malicious lawsuits.
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Chief Research Specialist, Human Sciences Research Council
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Research Specialist at the Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators, Human Sciences Research Council
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Chief Research Specialist, Human Sciences Research Council
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Executive Head of the Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators, Human Sciences Research Council
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Chief Research Specialist , Human Sciences Research Council
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Senior Research Specialist, Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators (CeSTII), Human Sciences Research Council
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Research Manager, Human Sciences Research Council
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Senior Research Specialist, Human Sciences Research Council
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Chief Research Specialist, Human Sciences Research Council
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Strategic Lead, Human Sciences Research Council
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Chief Research Specialist., Human Sciences Research Council
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Chief Research Specialist, Human Sciences Research Council
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Professor of Practice, Human Sciences Research Council
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Distinguished Research Specialist, Human Sciences Research Council
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Senior Research Specialist, Human Sciences Research Council