Jacklyn Cock

Political activities on the University of the Witwatersrand campus in 1959. Wits University

October 23, 2022

In 1986 Wits University did a survey about its relevance to South Africa: another is needed

Edward Webster, University of the Witwatersrand and Jacklyn Cock, University of the Witwatersrand

The 1986 research revealed that a large proportion of the community members surveyed thought that Wits served mainly white, corporate interests.

The 1820 Settler Monument in Makhanda, Eastern Cape, commemmorates the arrival of 5,000 British colonial settlers. Hoberman Collection/Universal Images Group/Getty Images

May 15, 2020

The arrival of British settlers 200 years ago continues to cast a shadow over South Africa

Jacklyn Cock, University of the Witwatersrand and Julia Wells, Rhodes University

It is not hard to see the roots of 20th century apartheid policies in the legacy of the British settlers.

Over 90% of South Africa’s electricity comes from coal-fired power stations. Shutterstock

February 27, 2019

South Africa must end its coal habit. But it’s at odds about when and how

Jacklyn Cock, University of the Witwatersrand

South Africa needs to wean itself off coal in a way that protects jobs and the environment.

South Africa is heavily dependent on burning coal to generate electricity. Jon Hrusa/EPA

November 2, 2015

How the environmental justice movement is gathering momentum in South Africa

Jacklyn Cock, University of the Witwatersrand

Environmental racism remains a reality in South Africa. It is poor, black citizens who live on the most damaged land and in the most polluted neighbourhoods.

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In 1986 Wits University did a survey about its relevance to South Africa: another is needed

The arrival of British settlers 200 years ago continues to cast a shadow over South Africa

South Africa must end its coal habit. But it’s at odds about when and how

How the environmental justice movement is gathering momentum in South Africa

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