March 05, 2026
Prof Jarred Martin Appointed to the Editorial Board of Sexuality & Culture
Established in 1997 and published by Springer, the journal is indexed in Scopus, the Social Sciences Citation Index, and the Emerging Sources Citation Index...
March 05, 2026
South Africa’s move to greener energy is creating new jobs, but benefits aren’t evenly spread
Authors: Jessika Bohlmann, Getrude Njokwe, Kehinde Oluwaseun Omotoso, Margaret Chitiga-Mabugu South Africa’s green transition is creating jobs. But not for...
March 03, 2026
SEMINAR REPORT: Socio-Technical Envisioning (and the Futures of Food Systems)
The rapid progression and implementation of technology into society brings heightened uncertainty about how future impacts will unfold. To implement...
March 03, 2026
SEMINAR REPORT: The Place of Stories and Informal Conversations in the Social Sciences during Pandemics in Africa
Pandemics have a profound impact on individual lives, necessitating social scientists to conduct research differently. Pandemics call for an in-depth study of...
March 03, 2026
ESSAY: “This is a n*****-whip!”: Violence and Vendettas in the Fiction of Richard Wright
This essay was first published in Harare Review of Books on 30 January 2026. It is reposted with permission of the publisher. “I will have such revenges on you...
March 02, 2026
SEMINAR REPORT: "Active Intelligent Food Packages Based on Valorized Agricultural Wastes- Cassava Peels and Water Hyacinth"
Food waste and food insufficiency constitute a complex paradox that challenges global food systems today. Addressing this challenge requires not only...
March 02, 2026
1787: How the American Constitution Came About
July 4th, 2026, will mark the 250th anniversary of the American Constitution and the Republic it created. Given the Constitution's evident durability after 250...
March 02, 2026
UP partnership launches WhatsApp AI training for early hearing loss detection in schools
The University of Pretoria (UP) has announced its partnership with the hearX Foundation to launch the latest evolution of the EARS teacher training programme...
March 02, 2026
FEATURING - Building the Constitution: The Practice of Constitutional Interpretation in Post-Apartheid South Africa by James Fowkes.
The Special Collections Book of the Week this week is: Building the Constitution: The Practice of Constitutional Interpretation in Post-Apartheid South Africa...
February 26, 2026
UP EXPERT OPINION: Farewell to pioneering trade unionist Leon Levy
This article was first published by BusinessDay South Africa on 16 February 2026. Levy’s life demonstrated a total commitment to his country. Leon Levy, who...
February 26, 2026
CAS BLOG: What to read and why? A Guide
THE FEBRUARY ITCH After decades of working in universities, I feel an itch every February when local campuses wake up after their summer slumber. Newcomers...
Talking Points
Green shoots of employment: What if South Africa became a leader in developing green talent?
As countries commit to reducing their carbon emissions, the global market for green talent is expanding rapidly. With an abundance of natural resources and...