Is democracy a universal solution for African governance?
More often than not, the leadership in Africa has been defined by violent dictatorships. So much so that people wonder if the “Benevolent Dictator” exists and whether or not “The People” always know w...
3 Loka 201944min
Why is there violent oppression of the LGBTQIA+ community in Africa?
The recognition of gay rights continues to take shape across the globe. However, the violent discrimination against the LGBTQIA+ community is rife on the African continent. Even in countries like Sout...
26 Syys 201940min
Will women ever break through the workplace glass ceiling?
Women’s rights in the workplace are a contentious topic. Men have always had the benefit of getting the opportunities, the higher salaries and continue to be the majority of executives running compani...
21 Elo 201946min
Is there a future for traditional universities?
For many of us, our schooling careers included going to university once completing high school. But, as online learning becomes one of the fastest growing industries, the modern world is quickly movin...
14 Elo 201936min
Can higher education improve job prospects for our youth?
South African youths are faced with a great challenge: unemployment. Young people between the ages of 15–24 years are the most vulnerable in the local labour market as the unemployment rate among this...
8 Elo 201946min
Is exceptionalism in South Africa the reason behind xenophobia?
For years South Africa has been plagued with violence aimed at foreigners. Could xenophobia be a result of a sense of exceptionalism amongst South Africans? How has this 'Afrophobia' contributed to th...
1 Elo 201946min
Who really benefits from foreign aid?
When most of us think of foreign aid, it’s synonymous with receiving help from another country out of goodwill. Foreign aid is meant to benefit the population of the recipient country, but what is the...
24 Heinä 201943min
The internally displaced people conundrum: Refugees at home
Millions of people around the world have been forced to flee their homes, but have remained within the borders of their country of origin. These internally displaced people - or IDPs - are often refer...
18 Heinä 201941min
