Les rituels peuvent constituer une véritable force pour les soldats, en leur procurant un sentiment accru de confiance et de sécurité.
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University of the Witwatersrand
The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, also known as Wits University, is a leading, internationally-ranked, research-intensive university located in Johannesburg, South Africa, the economic heartland of Africa. Committed to academic and research excellence and social justice, Wits generates high level scarce skills for a globally competitive world, while addressing local social and economic development. At the forefront of a changing society, Wits is a social leader, dedicated to advancing the public good.
Wits is known for its work in deep level mining, science, health sciences, accountancy, law, governance, and the humanities, amongst others. It houses five faculties which comprise 34 schools. Wits offers approximately 3 600 courses to about 32 500 full-time students, of whom about a third are postgraduate and 55% are female. Almost 65% of all doctoral candidates and about half of all enrolments are in the Science, Engineering and Technology fields. Wits has developed about 130 000 graduates in its 93 years of existence. It has a proud record in that about 87% of all publications are in accredited international journals.
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Corporations that benefit from poverty should have a legal duty to mitigate the harm of poverty from which they benefit.
A business-centric approach can overshadow the broader goals of social and environmental sustainability.
Dispelling myths around breast cancer in Africa is important so that treatment care can focus on the dire socio-economic issues facing patients.
Interviews with women who have staged naked protests reveal this is not just a shock tactic, but a powerful way of claiming their voices and their dignity.
Sasol’s Secunda facility is the largest greenhouse gas emitter in the world. New research looks at what’s needed to move the petrochemical manufacturer away from coal.
Digital immersion has many benefits – and plenty of pitfalls, too.
Water in Zimbabwe needs to be managed at a local level, so that communities have a say in their own water supply. First, the government will need to upgrade water systems.
Rituals can function as a source of strength for soldiers, providing a sense of confidence and security.
Focusing on girls’ schooling may put boys at a disadvantage and be an inefficient way to reach gender equality.
A proposed 36.1% electricity price hike in South Africa is unaffordable and out of line with the country’s development goals of making reliable electricity more available.
Unless the economic benefits resulting from having the government of national unity become socially inclusive, it might well collapse.
Mboweni leaves a legacy of a successful transformation from a freedom fighter to a businessman, central banker and politician.
The concept of care can serve as a powerful focal point for understanding the climate challenge and for policies toward a sustainable and equitable future.
On peut considérer qu'un moustique transmetteur du paludisme est un moustique malade. C'est là que les bactéries peuvent jouer un rôle utile.
The toppling of Cilliers Brink, mayor of South Africa’s capital city, highlights the provincial African National Congress’ disdain for its national partnership with the Democratic Alliance.
A deep analysis reveals the flawed structure and opaqueness of the proposed Jomo Kenyatta International Airport deal.
Child vaccination rates in South Africa are uneven. Here’s how to improve them.
The controversy over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam reflects historical conflicts rather than a careful analysis of modern challenges.
Corrective policies should be implemented as part of a holistic, long-term strategy to address historical injustices and create a more equitable South African society.
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Associate Professor, University of the Witwatersrand
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Senior Lecturer, Africa Energy Leadership Centre, University of the Witwatersrand
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Researcher, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor, Derek Schrier and the Cecily Cameron Chair in Development Economics, SEF, University of the Witwatersrand
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Research Associate, University of the Witwatersrand
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Postdoctoral research fellow, University of the Witwatersrand
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Visiting Professor at the Business School, University of the Witwatersrand
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Lecturer, University of the Witwatersrand
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Associate Professor; Head of Translational Research, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor of Information Systems, University of the Witwatersrand
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Visiting Adjunct Professor, African Energy Leadership Centre, Wits Business School, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor of Sociology, University of the Witwatersrand
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Senior Lecturer at the African Energy Leadership Centre, Wits Business School, University of the Witwatersrand
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Senior Lecturer, University of the Witwatersrand
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Associate researcher, Internal Medicine, University of the Witwatersrand
