Jess Auerbach

December 10, 2021

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Archiving micro-kindnesses and everyday heroism in South Africa

2021 has been a hard year in South Africa and everyday people have taken strain. But it’s easy to forget that, amidst the multitude of challenges, ...

Trinity Ncube is a volunteer Occupational Therapist (OT). She helps patients regain skills needed in everyday life at the COVID-19 Field Hospital in Nasrec, Johannesburg, South Africa. Credit: IMF Photo/James Oatway.

Covid-19 Society South Africa Top story

By Jess Auerbach

November 29, 2021

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Rich countries can’t feign shock if the next variant goes undetected

South Africa’s openness helps the world’s pandemic response. The Global North’s rejection of WHO advice in imposing travel bans endangers it. As southern African countries reel ...

South Africa unrest failed system. A township in Johannesburg, South Africa. Credit: Patrik M. Loeff.

Editor's Picks Politics Society South Africa

By Jess Auerbach

July 15, 2021

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South Africa unrest: We are not a failed state, but a failed global system

South Africa encapsulates global inequalities – and the kinds of tumult we’ll see more and more of worldwide – inside national borders. South Africa is in ...

A woman and her children outside their home in one of Lobito's residential neighbourhoods in 2014. Credit: Jess Auerbach.

Angola Covid-19 Society

By Jess Auerbach

March 19, 2020

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Writing about “that kind of country” in a time of coronavirus

Now more than ever, it is essential that writing on Africa focuses not just on devastation and despair but beauty, success, dignity, love and laughter. Read ...

In the run-up to Mauritius' 7 November elections, political parties have strung up bunting in their colours across the country. Credit: Jess Auerbach.

Mauritius Politics Society Top story

By Jess Auerbach

October 29, 2019

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Mauritius’ micro-politics: Everybody needs good neighbours

In some elections, people vote for the soul of their nation. In Mauritius, they vote for their neighbours. Politics in Mauritius is perhaps unique in the ...