International scholarships make up most of the foreign aid to higher education in conflict-affected countries.
- Researcher, Nelson Mandela University
South Africa’s army is in a dire situation because the government hasn’t provided sufficient funding over the past two decades, hampering its ability to fulfil its duty.
Students from South Africa’s public school system battle to cope with the rigorous demands of any university degree without genuine, committed support.
More than two decades after apartheid ended, South African universities still tend to offer a view of the country and continent that is rooted in colonial and apartheid thinking.
Very few academics do a great deal to share their often important and relevant research with the general public. What’s holding them back?
The South African military’s capabilities for socio-economic development are questionable, even in its own country. The force is in critical decline, but is expected to aid humanitarian efforts.
South African university students are as guilty of xenophobia as anyone else. Three approaches through teaching and research could make a huge difference.
Quality higher education is crucial for recovery, peace-building, economic development and stronger governance in post-conflict societies.
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