Paddy Donnelly obituary Other lives: Photographer who documented apartheid South Africa and helped to maintain archival records of the era The Guardian - UK · 1h ago
South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope is mapping previously invisible spaces between galaxies – and it’s found 60 new cosmic structures Astronomers are uncovering previously hidden structures within some of the universe’s largest objects, known as galaxy clusters. Using the powerful MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa, researchers have mapped faint, diffuse radio emissions, an imprint that reveals energy processes taking place in the vast spaces between galaxies when galaxy clusters… The Conversation · Mar 31
Green skills to help nature repair itself are scarce: what we’re doing to train more experts in South Africa and Senegal Africa’s population is growing. This means more landscape change and development of supporting infrastructure. Ecosystems are under pressure, made worse by natural disasters induced by climate change. The Conversation · Feb 17, 2025
Naked protests in South Africa: a psychologist explores the emotional power of this form of activism Naked protests are a form of public demonstration where individuals, often women, use the symbolic power of their naked bodies to challenge injustices. These protests have become an increasingly visible form of resistance, particularly in response to state violence, economic exploitation, and the oppression of women by men. The Conversation · Oct 24, 2024
South African Scientists Use Bugs in War against Water Hyacinth Weed The Hartbeespoort dam in South Africa used to be brimming with people enjoying scenic landscapes and recreational water sports. Now, the visitors are greeted to the sight of boats stuck in a sea of invasive green water hyacinth weed. The spike in Harties - as Hartbeespoort is known - can… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 1, 2023
Madosini, a South African national treasure whose music kept a rich history alive Renowned African musician, songwriter and storyteller Latozi “Madosini” Mphahleni passed away late in 2022. The cultural and indigenous music activist, who laughed as often as she played, was loved by everyone she met. She has left behind a rich legacy of Xhosa music, heritage and history. She also taught and… The Conversation · Jan 13, 2023
Digital storytelling can be a powerful tool for water researchers Storytelling and science may, at first glance, seem like strange bedfellows. Scientists usually share their research through academic journals and books or at academic conferences. The Conversation · Dec 1, 2022
UK work visa for elite graduates is exclusive and based on flawed assumptions The UK government’s announcement of a new work visa option aimed at attracting top graduates has elicited some backlash because the list of eligible institutions features no universities from Africa, Latin America or South Asia. The Conversation Africa’s Nontobeko Mtshali asked Orla Quinlan, Director of Internationalisation at Rhodes University in… The Conversation · Jun 21, 2022