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Editor's note
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South Africa has a new president following the resignation of Jacob Zuma. Richard Calland writes that the country has an opportunity to rebuild itself and recover after Zuma’s draining rule, while Vishnu Padayachee, Jannie Rossouw and Mashupye Maserumule look at how the governing African National Congress can redeem itself without Zuma. David Everatt argues that while many have placed all their faith in new president Cyril Ramaphosa he is no messiah and should be seen as a mere mortal with a massive job ahead of him. And Thapelo Tselapedi offers more insight into South Africa’s new leader.
Morgan Tsvangirai was seen as a brave and iconic figure in Zimbabwe. Willie Chinyamurindi shares his memories of the man who told Zimbabweans they had the right to dream of a life after Mugabe. David B. Moore, meanwhile, reminisces about Tsvangirai’s role in fighting for change in Zimbabwe.
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South Africa
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Richard Calland, University of Cape Town
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has resigned, paving the way for major changes in the country.
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Vishnu Padayachee, University of the Witwatersrand; Jannie Rossouw, University of the Witwatersrand; Mashupye Herbert Maserumule, Tshwane University of Technology
There are several steps South Africa's governing party must take to strengthen democracy now that Jacob Zuma has resigned.
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David Everatt, University of the Witwatersrand
Cyril Ramaphosa is no Messiah, and when the post-Zuma champagne corks stop popping, South Africans need to assess him as a mere mortal.
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Thapelo Tselapedi, Rhodes University
Cyril Ramaphosa is likely to emphasise stability - in government and the ANC. Given his history he is likely to want to stabilise the economy rather than pursue radical interventions.
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Zimbabwe
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Willie Chinyamurindi, University of Fort Hare
Morgan Tsvangirai's unique power was that he made Zimbabweans excited about the idea of change.
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David B. Moore, University of Johannesburg
But for ZANU-PF's coercion, Tsvangirai could well have ushered in a democratic era in Zimbabwe as the country's second president.
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Politics + Society
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Gift Mwonzora, Rhodes University
Despite spirited efforts to douse the flames of infighting within the MDC-T, matters came to a head at a recent rally in Chitungwiza.
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Joy Mueni, Riara University
There have been growing concerns about Kenya's interference in the media's work.
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Cheryl Hendricks, University of Johannesburg
South Africa, following its peaceful transition, occupied the moral high ground and could influence the agenda of intergovernmental bodies like the United Nations. Not anymore.
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Azille Coetzee, Stellenbosch University
South Africa has tended to prioritise race relations over gender relations since formal apartheid ended.
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David B. Moore, University of Johannesburg
But for ZANU-PF's coercion, Tsvangirai could well have ushered in a democratic era in Zimbabwe as the country's second president.
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Thandabantu Nhlapo, University of Cape Town
Both South Africa's courts and its legislature have failed to do their bit in creating a culturally diverse society.
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Business + Economy
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Lara Bianchi, University of Manchester
Large companies have a big role to play in ensuring women’s rights are protected in industries such as horticulture.
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Desné Masie, University of the Witwatersrand
While sovereign governments need to develop coherent frameworks to regulate cryptocurrency, permanent solutions will be found through international co-operation.
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Jeremy Gorelick, Johns Hopkins University
African cities are failing to raise development funds through bond markets.
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Health + Medicine
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Mark A. Collinson, University of the Witwatersrand; Kobus Herbst, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Health and demographic surveillance systems are important to understand people and the societies that they live in.
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Bob Mash, Stellenbosch University; Hassan Mahomed, Stellenbosch University; Shrikant Peters, University of Cape Town
When day zero arrives in Cape Town, the routine surveillance systems that monitor disease outbreaks will be enhanced to pick up new diseases.
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Science + Technology
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Nelson Odume, Rhodes University; Andrew Slaughter, University of Saskatchewan
African governments must focus on developing and supporting highly-skilled water professionals.
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Education
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Maty Konte, United Nations University
Local governance can have a real effect - positive or negative - on the quality of schooling.
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Keneilwe Munyai, University of Cape Town
The establishment of science centres for young people is one of many initiatives hoped to fix South Africa’s education system.
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Russell H. Kaschula, Rhodes University; Zakeera Docrat, Rhodes University
South Africa must be seen as a country for speakers of all its official languages rather than an English-only elite.
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Environment + Energy
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Magalie Bourblanc, University of Pretoria
The poor management of South Africa's water is affecting the entire country.
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Terje Østigård, Nordic Institute Africa
One of the major scenes of a potential water crisis and conflict is the Nile River.
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Arts + Culture
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Ron Levi, Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Louise Bethlehem
Hugh Masekela's itinerary-in-exile was loud and clear in his songs.
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Zachariah Mampilly, Vassar College
The international community has failed to recognise the new political visions being articulated by young musicians and activists across Africa.
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