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Appointment as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Venda
Dr Sylvester Bongani Maphosa has been appointed as Adjunct Professor in the Research Office of the School of Human and Social Sciences at the University of Venda, from 01 August 2016 to 31 July 2019.
New and creative ways to deliver books to young children in low-income countries
The Impact of Open Licensing on the Early Reader Ecosystem examines how to use open licensing to promote quality learning resources for young children that are relevant and interesting. Research in early reading tends to focus on traditional publishing value and supply chains, without taking much consideration of new approaches and solutions emerging from the digitisation of content and the impact of open licences.
Gender diversities: What does the African public really think?
There is a general belief that African people are deeply homophobic and unaccepting of gender diversities. But what does the African public really think? The truth is that we don’t really know because hardly any work has been done to gather and analyse the views of the public in a structured way in Africa.
Latest LMIP Research publication available for download
LMIP issued the latest edition of their Research Bulletin
AIDS 2016 Satellite Session
The HSRC hosted a satelllite session during the AIDS 2016 conference which provided good insights and presentations of the research undertaken by HSRC researchers.
Out loud: poetry, youth voices and social change
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Away from the media limelight and academic attention, black urban youth had long been in dialogue on a range of important social, economic and political issues through the Spoken Word movement. In Gauteng it focuses largely on the themes of race, politics, gender, sexuality and religion.
Do voters continue to believe that democracy can deliver improvements in their daily lives?
After the election rallies this past weekend, will voters turn out to cast their ballots on Wednesday? During the campaign, voters have expressed frustration and anger at the inadequate performance of elected representatives, and cynicism about the absence of political leaders from communities between elections. Will constituents’ unhappiness with their socio-economic circumstances and with local leadership affect electoral participation? Do voters continue to believe that democracy can deliver improvements in their daily lives?
Electoral responses to unfulfilled expectations: The loyal voter?
Speculation is rife that the ruling party has lost some of its appeal among South Africans, many of whom have grown frustrated with waiting for the promises of a "better life for all". According to some analysts, disillusionment with the ANC has gradually been building over the past few years, with people generally feeling that the ruling party is out of touch with the hardships of ordinary citizens. As a result, analysts have ventured that alignment or “feelings of closeness” to the ruling party has been diminishing. In this article, Jare Struwig, Stephen Gordon and Benjamin Roberts explore alignment with the ruling party over time and also how it compares with other parties.
Attitudes towards current political leaders in SA
Despite dissatisfaction with the performance of elected representatives, on balance, South Africans retain confidence in the ability of the democratic system to deliver improvements to their lives and circumstances.
