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Astronomers pinpoint echoes of ancient exploding star on our stellar doorstep A team of astronomers from UCT and the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) has identified a rare star... 28 Apr 2016
Study reveals the obstacles mothers face in getting help for their critically ill children Researchers interviewed caregivers of 252 children who were admitted to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital... 26 Apr 2016
Where South African defamation law stands on ‘naming and shaming’ Naming and shaming is a common tactic among activists, lobby groups and the media. 22 Apr 2016
South Africans still committed to national unity despite growing dissatisfaction The governing African National Congress manifesto for South Africa’s first democratic election that ended apartheid in 1994... 20 Apr 2016
Leadership is the key to sustainability in Africa An inaugural African Sustainability Leadership Programme (ASL) recently brought together 20 East African business leaders... 20 Apr 2016
Why urban agriculture isn’t a panacea for Africa’s food crisis Urban agriculture is widely promoted as the solution to the growing problem of urban food insecurity in South Africa and in Africa more broadly. 15 Apr 2016
Black Holes 'NSinc: The SA discovery that’s got astronomers in a spin A deep scan of the sky in radio waves revealed something completely unexpected to South African astronomers... 12 Apr 2016
Lessons from semi-arid regions on how to adapt to climate change Rising temperatures and more extreme, unpredictable climate events are making sustainable livelihoods tough for many people living in semi-arid regions of the world. 12 Apr 2016
Why emergency care in Africa needs to become a specialised course Few African emergency centres are able to provide comprehensive emergency care because they are staffed by general practitioners. 11 Apr 2016
Justice is still not being done in the exploitation of indigenous products There has been a sea change in the biodiversity business. 05 Apr 2016
Namaqualand community pick-up needed – Marianna's story For most of her 52 years, Marianna Lot has lived in Paulshoek, a town barely 1 000-strong on the edge of Namaqualand. 01 Apr 2016
Zuma court ruling: South Africans witness a massive day for democracy The accountability of public governance in South Africa has come a long way since 1994 . 01 Apr 2016
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