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What to look for in South Africa’s troubling crime statistics Since the 19th century, a growing number of countries have attempted to systematically collect and analyse information on all the crimes known to their police. 28 Aug 2016

Jump or die. How a silver medallist leapt over the odds that marginalise drug users Since winning the silver at the Rio Olympics, everybody loves South African long-jumper Luvo Manyonga. 22 Aug 2016

Women champion their right to land When it comes to conversations about land, we are all certain to unearth our political side. 22 Aug 2016

Apathy among young people stands in the way of Africa’s demographic dividend Two in three Africans are younger than 35. Youth - people between the ages of 15 and 35 - make up more than 35% of Africa’s total population. 18 Aug 2016

Is all ‘engaged scholarship’ socially just? Emeritus Associate Professor David Cooper knows of a nearby upper-middle-class neighbourhood which is mobilising. 18 Aug 2016

Unpaid women of Marikana prop up the mines When police were firing at mineworkers at Wonderkop in Marikana on 16 August 2012, UCT lecturer Asanda Benya was underground, working as a winch operator at a mine a few kilometres away. 16 Aug 2016

Diamonds: a scientist’s best friend They’re almost as old as the planet itself – and they have secrets to share. 15 Aug 2016

Lewis leads the way among raft of awards Professor Alison Lewis was one of four UCT winners at the annual Department of Science and Technology’s Women in Science Awards (WISA) held in Johannesburg on 11 August. 15 Aug 2016

Africa must do more to harness young people’s entrepreneurial drive As the world marks International Youth Day on August 12, it’s important to consider the role that African youth can play in driving sustainable development. 12 Aug 2016

Did a rotating ‘broom’ or gas ejection cause the Milky Way’s giant void? Astronomers speculate that a rotating, bar-shaped structure that swept through the central regions of our galaxy long ago... 10 Aug 2016

How SA's new ruling coalitions will work South Africa’s 2016 local election heralds a new era of local government in South Africa: that of coalition politics. 08 Aug 2016

Autism expert's brainwave is a diagnostic breakthrough An expert in autism has made a breakthrough that could allow doctors to diagnose the condition from brainwaves. 05 Aug 2016

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