South Africa News News South Africa » Social: What’s overlooked in student mental health in South Africa: social connection and sexual wellbeing
Addressing student mental health in South Africa means prioritising both social connections and sexual wellbeing, fostering environments where students thrive instead of merely ...
News South Africa » Social: International migrants, jobs and crime in South Africa: What do the numbers show?
Amid rising hostility towards international migrants, anti-migrant protests have spread across South Africa in 2026. Some have involved intimidation, the denial of access to public services and fatal ...
News South Africa » Social: Xenophobia and vigilantism: A critical look at South Africa's social crisis
Recent social media footage reveals the alarming rise of xenophobia in South Africa, as vigilantes confront foreign nationals in violent encounters. What does this mean for the future of our society?
News South Africa » Social: South Africa says over 900 arrested during nationwide anti-migrant protests
Thousands have fled South Africa, fearing they will be attacked or killed, after an anti-immigrant movement set a “deadline” for them to leave the country.
News South Africa » Social: Youth, social media and polarisation in South Africa
Distrust in the state is widespread among young South Africans, contributing to polarisation and raising urgent questions for democratic renewal. Distrust in the state is widespread among young South ...
News South Africa » Social: South Africa’s record unemployment strains social welfare as ANC face voter decline
JOHANNESBURG, May 9 (Reuters) - South Africa's African National Congress (ANC), fighting to extend its 30-year grip on power in elections this month, would like to cast the government programmes that ...
News South Africa » Social: Celebrating South Africa’s spirit of unity and responsible patriotism
The goal of building a better South Africa is a partnership that requires the active participation of its citizens. A nation is not defined only by its institutions but by the people who give it ...
News South Africa » Social: South Africa: Selected Issues
This Selected Issues paper explores the link between social grants and employment in South Africa. Social grants have played an important role in alleviating poverty and inequality in South Africa.
News South Africa » Social: What’s overlooked in student mental health in South Africa: social connection and sexual wellbeing
But mental health is not only the absence of distress or illness. It is also the presence of wellbeing: feeling connected to others, being satisfied with one’s life overall, and having the ability to ...
News South Africa » Social: EXPLAINER: International migrants, jobs and crime in South Africa: What do the numbers show?
Amid a surge in anti-migrant sentiment, we test three common narratives driving South Africa’s migration debate against the evidence.