The Prevalence of Gambling and Alcohol Advertisements: A Threat to South Africa’s Health

Across South Africa, it’s nearly impossible to escape the constant bombardment of gambling and alcohol advertisements on social media, radio, and in public spaces like airports. These ads promote activities that many turn to for escapism or financial gain, but they have significant mental health implications, particularly for those facing socio-economic struggles. The normalization of…

An open letter to the Minister of Education South Africa

Institutional inertia seldom brings progress although it may give the appearance of making efforts towards it. The entire policy of tertiary education system in South Africa seems to be mired in this inertia. Consider the statistics. Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) quotes in a 2005 study that SA has one engineer per 3166 of…

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