Tag: University of the Witwatersrand

  • South Africa cannot break the curse of inequality.  Why and what can be done

    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

    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

    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…

  • Biden summit for democracy: what Africa needs to bring to the table

    Biden summit for democracy: what Africa needs to bring to the table

    Seventeen African countries have been invited by US President Joe Biden to join nearly 100 others invited for one virtual “Democracy Summit” will take place this week. A second summit, personally, is planned for next year. There are three issues on the agenda: defense against authoritarianism; tackle and fight corruption; and promote respect for human…