HumanitiesZA

Tweets about Humanities and Social Sciences research in South Africa.

[Deborah Yedlin @ddyedlin]

Agreed! Your B.A. is your 'Be Anything' degree! The skills you learn - from critical thinking to the ability to analyze, synthesize & communicate - are needed everywhere in this fast-changing world! https://t.co/zy5gkkUzzF

[HSRC.ac.za @HSRCza]

The HSRC's Prof Philip Frankel speaks to the SABC about his groundbreaking new book, 'Human Trafficking in South Africa'.

WATCH: https://t.co/zrd7QgGmUe

[Centre for Child Law @UPChildLaw]

🤟CCL Welcomes the 18th Constitutional Amendment🥳

South African Sign Language (#SASL) is now the 12th #OfficialLanguage! This development will positively impact deaf and hearing-impaired children, promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities!👋👋

#SASLMilestane #Inclusivity

[AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY @AfricanArchives]

On this day in 1949, Fredrick McKinley Jones patented the portable Air Conditioning Unit.

His invention made transportation of perishable products possible that previously could only be distributed as canned items, giving rise to the frozen food industry.

[The Careers Portal @careersportal1]

Who Can Appeal Their NSFAS Application?

Read More: https://t.co/dCRq3AdsS5

[Karabo K. Kgoleng @KaraboKgoleng]

My latest review: Christianity's critical but paradoxical role in shaping intimate relations of black people https://t.co/IEqK52urnz via @news24 @WitsPress

[ActionKommandant @MaengereFilms]

Details for #Khayelitsha and #Manenberg screenings of #ActionKommandant the story of #AshleyKriel:

[Southern Centre for Inequality Studies @Wits_SCIS]

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ICYMI | 🚨 #WorkingPaperWednesday | BRAZIL

@Wits_SCIS #WealthInequalityProject is excited to share #WorkingPapers 53 & 54. These #WPs kick start Segment 2 of the #WealthInequality #WorkingPaperseries focusing on Brazil

READ: #WP53 & #WP54👉 https://t.co/5vU1btCz9l

[Matthew Waites @MatthewWaites]

Dr Stella Nyanzi @drstellanyanzi delivered a vital lecture at #ECAS2023 discussing how we should respond to the #AntiHoosexualityAct in #Uganda. I think this is of wide interest and importance so I will summarise some key points (thread)🧵

[Dami Ajayi @JollyPaps1]

A moving tribute to the recently departed ancestor, Ama Ata Aidoo. https://t.co/MGbmsx4h9e We are here: In memory of Ghanaian writer Ama Ata Aidoo

[Radical Books Collective @radicalbooks.bsky.social @WARSCAPES]

An extraordinary soul, a beautiful person and a giant of literature.

Ama Ata Aidoo, rest in power ♥️✊🏾

https://t.co/9Owkw1BqvR

[Prof Thuli Madonsela #KindnessBuilds @ThuliMadonsela3]

Shocking that a president would banish a social group from the circle of humanity deserving Ubuntu based treatment in equality with others. Is the African Charter on human and Peoples Rights not applicable in Uganda? What allows such wickedness to continue in our lifetime? #Ubuntu #SocialJustice

[University of Johannesburg @go2uj]

Invitation: The Shireen Abu Akleh Inaugural Lecture

Date: Wednesday 24 May 2023

Registration Link: https://t.co/oHqrc5dKI7

[Africa Is a Country @africasacountry]

While there is much to mourn about the passing of legendary American singer and actor Harry Belafonte, we should hold a place for his bold statement-album against apartheid South Africa. https://t.co/uzqG3BjrVj

[Gwendolyn Wellmann @WellmannGwen]

So often one is accused of being "anti-mining" when one acts to stop mining companies from abusing the people they most affect; and to implore them to follow legislation and best practice. And just as often one is accused of contributing to "job losses". It's shameful. @Mine_RSA

[Rosalba Icaza @Icazarosalba]

The University of Coimbra suspends the Portuguese sociologist Boaventura de Sousa Santos, denounced for sexual harassment - https://t.co/xLhikHzdI8 - Time News. ⁦@Jairo_I_Funez⁩ ⁦@WendyHarcourt3⁩ https://t.co/TgUUYIwqJy

[Journal of Southern African Studies @JSAS_Editors]

CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: Emerging scholars & new research in southern Africa.
JSAS & the Southern African Institute for Policy and Research announce a @BritishAcademy_ funded Early Career Writing Workshop June 2023-March 2025. Meet in person in Lusaka 15-18 Aug 2023. Details soon.

[Bayt Al Fann @BaytAlFann]

The tradition of applying henna for Eid celebrations dates back centuries & is deeply rooted in Muslim culture. The art of henna has been practiced in South Asia, Africa & the Middle East for over 5000 years & it originally comes from Egypt #EidMubarak

A thread on henna & Eid…

[Doha Debates @DohaDebates]

Just 10 countries are responsible for 70% of global emissions—and yet nations in the global south with the smallest carbon footprints are paying the price.

Learn more and watch our explainer: https://t.co/qpDW76O5e7 #EarthDay2023