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Politics and religion are arguably among the most divisive topics because of their propensity to ignite passions. Thus, conventional wisdom would dictate that any political party with designs on power would do well to separate them, for fear of alienating potential voters – at least in secular, democratic states. Not the African National Congress, which has governed South Africa since democracy in 1994. David Jeffery-Schwikkard sets out how the party has
successfully infused Christianity into its politics since it was founded more than a century ago.
Former American president Jimmy Carter (98), who is receiving hospice care at home, is known for his legendary commitment to human rights and opposition to racism at home and abroad. John Stremlau spent nine years working for the Carter Centre’s peace programmes. He reflects on Carter’s life and work, and sets out how the former president spent a fair chunk of his time and energy pursuing peace in southern Africa, and continued his commitment to the
continent’s development long past his presidency. As he observes, the motivations for Carter’s interest in Africa are deeply personal.
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David Jeffery-Schwikkard, King's College London
Perhaps the combination of religious rhetoric and secular laws is a winning electoral strategy.
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John J Stremlau, University of the Witwatersrand
The motivations for Carter’s interest in Africa are deeply personal. His record should remind all democrats, including those in Africa, to hold leaders accountable to high ethical standards.
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Aly Tandian, Université Gaston Berger
Hosting migrants isn’t only motivated by humanitarian reasons. In Germany immigration provides solutions to demographic and economic problems.
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Sydney Engelberg, Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Cecile Gerwel Proches, University of KwaZulu-Natal; Cristy Leask, University of KwaZulu-Natal; Upasana Gitanjali Singh, University of KwaZulu-Natal
The pandemic affected working women in several spheres of life.
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Gerald West, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Ceux qui excluent tout groupe de personnes du royaume de Dieu choisissent d'ignorer l'enseignement de Jésus.
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