HSRC In The News
12 Oct 2016 | The theory and reality of urban slums: Pathways-out-of-poverty or cul-de-sacs?
About one in three urban residents (over 900 million people) in the global South live in informal settlements. These ‘slums’ generally con...
10 Oct 2016 | Do you feel fearful about being too successful?
Listen to Musa Masiza, Master's Intern in the Research Use and Impact Assessment unit , sharing her thoughts on this topic on live television. To dow...
10 Oct 2016 | The role of supermarkets in the nation's obesity
Obesity in South Africa has hit epidemic proportions. But while the science is clear about the extent of our expanding waist lines, it is not as easy ...
4 Oct 2016 | Gays should have same rights, but not sex, say most in SA
The majority of us think gays and lesbians should have the same human rights protection as other people and should be part of the culture and traditio...
4 Oct 2016 | Marginalisation, all over again
The authorities clearly have a homophobic and prejudiced agenda by unjustly suppressing events that advance political awareness and rights’ real...
30 Sep 2016 | Family, friends shape youth employment aspirations
Location, proximity to family and the notion of “comfort zones” play a major role in youth employment trends in the United Kingdom.This is...
22 Sep 2016 | To produce artisans for the future South Africa should study its past
South Africa’s government knows that artisans are essential to future growth and job creation. That’s what prompted the country’s Mi...
20 Sep 2016 | Class and race shape how young South Africans access the job market
Getting hired in South Africa can be a serious challenge given the country’s unemployment rate of 26.6% and a trend towards declining employment...
14 Sep 2016 | Low marks for SA's maths and English teachers
A NEW report has found that teachers in SA are getting worse and continue to fare poorly in proficiency in the key subjects of English and maths. Rea...
1 Sep 2016 | Spotlight is on the actions of hung councils
Whether in sport, the economy or politics, competition is a powerful force for change. However, in some environments, it can incite short-term, opport...