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South African universities need to rethink how they evaluate research: social impact counts too

There are many ways university researchers can share their work. Some of these methods are well-established in academia: people write journal articles, book chapters and entire books; they present papers at academic conferences. Other approaches are less traditional – writing blogs and opinion pieces, or producing creative works like theatre…

The Conversation · Sep 16, 2024

'Rare' Robert Burns statue found in South Africa finds new home in Stirling

A RARE cast-iron statue of Robert Burns which was discovered in a compost heap in the 1950s in South Africa has returned to Scotland...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16, 2024

Dave Richardson: Wicketkeeper, lawyer, and ICC's first General Manager

NEW DELHI: Former South Africa cricketer David Richardson had a remarkable career both on and off the field. He made his debut for South Africa in a Test match against India in November 1992, marking the country's return to international cricket after a long period of isolation due to apartheid.

The Times of India · Sep 16, 2024

The Indian poet who scared white South Africa – and changed it

With her stirring speech 100 years ago, Sarojini Naidu inspired united opposition to empire and white minority rule.

Al Jazeera · Sep 14, 2024

Two nations, one legend: Kepler Wessels - The man who mastered Test cricket for two countries

NEW DELHI: Kepler Wessels is the only cricketer to have scored more than 1000 runs and hit centuries in Test matches for two countries: Australia and South Africa.

The Times of India · Sep 14, 2024

‘We cannot ignore Africa’: F1 fans on continent add to Lewis Hamilton’s call for grand prix

New wave of Formula One fans inspired by Netflix series Drive to Survive say it is time for an African country to host a race

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2024

South African Political Veteran Pravin Gordhan Dies At 75

Pravin Gordhan, a respected South African politician, passed away at 75. Known for his anti-apartheid activism and fight against corruption, he leaves behi...

Top News · Sep 13, 2024

Former South African finance minister Pravin Gordhan dies from cancer aged 75

The ex-minister was a veteran of the anti-apartheid struggle

Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2024

How to escape the ‘heroin hustle’: the project helping South African addicts

Heroin use has risen sharply across the country but in Pretoria, a programme of methadone and support is successfully helping people regain their lives

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2024

Johannesburg’s underbelly is explored in Niq Mhlongo’s fresh new novel about a messy break-up

Niq Mhlongo was born in Soweto, Johannesburg in 1973 and grew up under apartheid, South Africa’s institutionalised racial segregation under white minority rule. He graduated in political studies and African literature in 1996 and then studied law, but dropped out in his final year to become a writer instead.

The Conversation · Sep 12, 2024