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Why South Africa's economy is likely to grow more slowly than its potential

  • Written by: The Conversation
imageLike other middle-income economies, South Africa suffers from a high rate of unemployment and an under-skilled workforce.Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

South Africa is generally a divided, unhappy and increasingly corrupt country with its growth potential hampered by contradictory and ever-changing government policy.

It needs fast economic growth to reduce...

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We need a new relationship with urban noise

  • Written by: The Conversation
imageAfter travelling through the bush, returning to the cacophonies of the sonic city can be exhilarating.drp

You know the drill – walking through the city alone you have your headphones on, your music playing; it guides your footsteps, marks your rhythm. You see cars and trucks, ongoing construction work, but hear only what you want to hear. But...

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Queensland's domestic violence strategy may finally put action to the test

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imageIndependent oversight will be a crucial new ingredient in the Queensland government's vow for stronger domestic violence action.Dan Peled/AAP

While the Queensland government’s commitment to taking stronger action on domestic violence is, in many ways, playing catch-up with other states, in one crucial area it could set a new national...

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