The Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship conducts transdisciplinary research on issues of "liveability" in South Africa, across the African continent, and beyond. Our aim is to advance socially engaged, cutting-edge research that transforms knowledge, makes an impact, and benefits individuals and communities.
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Exxaro Biography Project
Forced Migration In South Africa's Thirty Year War
February 26, 2026UP EXPERT OPINION: Give Khaas a red card for Motsepe praise singing
This article was first published by Sowetan on 16 February 2026. The recent article in the Sowetan by Tebogo Khaas (“CAF’s financial recovery under Motsepe...
January 30, 2026Advancing African Urban Scholarship: The Impact of the African Urbanities Project
The Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship (CAS) at the University of Pretoria has strengthened its role as a leading hub for transnational, collaborative...
January 30, 2026CAS IN THE MEDIA: Is Trump an undesirable ally?
On 25 January 2026, Professor Adekeye Adebajo was interviewed on The People’s Court, an eNCA current affairs programme, in a discussion focused on the state of...
January 27, 2026CAS BLOG: Energy Justice in Africa: Clean Energy for Whom?
Introduction: The Promise and Paradox of Clean Energy The International Day of Clean Energy, observed annually on 26 January, marks a global commitment to...
January 21, 2026CAS BLOG: Theory and Things #2 - Whats with Sovereignty?
A famous juxtaposition from Ernest Hemingway's 1926 novel The Sun Also Rises has taunted me since I heard the news that American forces swooped into Caracas on...
January 20, 2026PODCAST: Professor Daniel Bradlow reflects on the G20 in South Africa with the Centre for African Conflict and Development
Professor Daniel Bradlow was recently a guest on the Conflict and Development in Africa Podcast, speaking with Dr Michael Nwankpa on the G20 Summit in South...