Author: Elsabe Van den Berg

  • Rebuilding from the Deluge: KwaZulu-Natal’s Ongoing Flood Recovery

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    KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), a province celebrated for its vibrant culture and stunning coastline, has once again found itself grappling with the devastating aftermath of severe floods. While KZN has faced the wrath of nature before, the recent deluges, particularly the storm complex in June 2024 and recurring heavy rains, have highlighted the province’s enduring vulnerability and…

  • The privatization of education in South Africa

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    The privatization of education in South Africa is a multifaceted issue with a history intertwined with the country’s socio-political evolution…  Since the end of Apartheid, while access to basic education has improved, disparities in quality persist along social, racial, and spatial lines. This has contributed to a growing interest in private education as some perceive…

  • The Augrabies Falls

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    The Augrabies Falls is a spectacular waterfall located on the Orange River in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. The name “Augrabies” is derived from the Khoikhoi word “Ankoerebis,” meaning “place of great noise,” which aptly describes the thunderous roar of the water as it plunges down the 56-meter high waterfall. Key Facts about…