Posted on November 10, 2021
‘Political struggles in South Africa were frequently articulated in cultural terms, and forms of political critique often took shape as arguments about literature and the reading of texts’, Prof. Corinne Sandwith said during her inaugural lecture on 26 October 2021. ‘What this...
Posted on November 05, 2021
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Posted on October 31, 2021
Employment rates of persons with disabilities in South Africa are shockingly low. Although unemployment rates are generally high for youth aged 15 to 35 years (currently, 64.4%) https://tradingeconomics.com/south-africa/youth-unemployment-rate, unemployment rates for persons with disabilities are...
Posted on October 31, 2021
October is AAC awareness month. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, strategies, tools, and techniques have assisted countless persons with severe communication disabilities in communicating and connecting with others. However, there has been little consideration for persons...
Posted on October 26, 2021
Persons with severe communication disabilities belong to the excluded group mentioned by Flynn. These individuals often face violations of their basic human rights, such as exclusion from the justice system. Yet, access to justice is vital as it could act as protection against the many forms of...
Posted on October 26, 2021
Dementia is a collection of irreversible changes that occur in the brain. The course of dementia is unrelenting and its impact has real-world implications for individuals living with this condition. The most noteworthy is the life-altering consequences with regard to communication and valued...
Posted on October 25, 2021
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health care practitioners reported a drastic rise in depression and anxiety among members of society. In addition to the classic symptoms associated with depression and anxiety, people also reported feeling lonely, isolated and exhausted. People...
Posted on October 22, 2021
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Posted on October 22, 2021
Southern Africa’s indigenous forager communities, the ancestors of contemporary San groups, have, more often than not, had their history captured by colonial-era, pejorative characterisations of their culture. However, archaeological readings of their pasts provide us with a different...
Posted on October 12, 2021
The Department of Political sciences invites you to a Webinar: In conversation with Steven Friedman on his new book - Prisoner of the Past: South African Democracy and the legacy of Minority Rule
Posted on October 08, 2021
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Posted on September 23, 2021
Happy Heritage Day!
Posted on September 23, 2021
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Posted on September 20, 2021
Wildfires are one of the biggest natural hazards to threaten humanity and our environment. Whether the uncontrolled fires occur in forests, mountains or parks and are caused by lightning, lava or humans, they generally destroy the environment and put lives in danger.
Posted on September 15, 2021
The UP Expert Lecture Series provides a public platform for UP researchers to engage with a general audience on significant developments in their fields of expertise that are likely to have an impact in the future. We invite you to participate in our hour-long Expert Lecture Series and to be...
Posted on September 15, 2021
Section 29 of the South African Constitution (1996) stipulates that all citizens have the right to basic education. The government is obligated to realise this right and must ensure that access to education for children with disabilities is on the same basis as other children.
Posted on September 08, 2021
Since 1967, International Literacy Day (ILD) celebrations have taken place annually to show the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights. According to UNESCO, ILD aims to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society. IDL 2021 will be celebrated...
Posted on August 30, 2021
In the modern world, women are needed and utilised more than ever. However, society still struggles to see the actual value of women and their contributions to the world we live in. By not acknowledging the true value of women, we as people are doing ourselves a disservice.
Posted on August 27, 2021
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Posted on August 19, 2021
World Humanitarian Day is observed on the 19th of August annually and focuses on humanitarian aid workers who put their lives in danger to assist individuals impacted by crises such as: famine, lack of education, displacement, natural disasters, war and access to basic goods and services.
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