Tag: University of the Witwatersrand
South Africa cannot break the curse of inequality. Why and what can be done
South Africa is ranked one of the most unequal societies in the world. The Conversation Africa spoke to Imraan Valodia, Professor of Economics and Dean of the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management at the University of the Witwatersrand, about inequality in South Africa. Has income inequality gotten worse in the last 20 years? According…
President Niinistö will visit South Africa and Namibia
In the afternoon, President Niinistö will participate in a discussion with President Ramaphosa about the countries’ joint opportunities to use smart, safe and sustainable solutions to promote sustainable growth. Trade and industry representatives from Finland and South Africa will also participate in the event. On Wednesday, April 26, President Niinistö will give a speech and…
Sex work in South Africa: why both buying and selling should be legal
It is illegal to buy or sell sex in South Africa. But this could soon be a thing of the past if a recently published draft bill to decriminalize sex work is passed. Researchers and activists Marlise Richter and Monique Huysamen outline what is in the new law, what is good about it and what…