Resisting (nuclear) power? Environmental regulation in South Africa

South Africa ’ s Nuclear Decisions

In his article “The Rise and Fall of the South African Bomb,” Peter Liberman uses organizational politics theory to explain South Africa’s latent development of a nuclear weapons program before 1977.1 He cites post-1976 security threats (from the Soviet Union and Cuba) as triggers for the militarization of the nuclear program and the building of six bombs. Although Liberman is less clear about ...

Exploring Environmental Consciousness in South Africa

This paper explores the relationships between perceptions, behaviors and awareness regarding four environmental conditions in South Africa: water pollution, land degradation, air pollution and littering. Data from the 2004 General Household Survey are used. First, the extent to which these perceptions, behaviors and levels of awareness correspond to those found in other parts of the world is as...

Mitigation of Potential Environmental Risks of Space Nuclear Power Sources (NPS) Missions in International Law

Managing and resisting stigma: a qualitative study among people living with HIV in South Africa

BACKGROUND Living with HIV is of daily concern for many South Africans and poses challenges including adapting to a chronic illness and continuing to achieve and meet social expectations. This study explored experiences of being HIV-positive and how people manage stigma in their daily social interactions. METHODS Using qualitative methods we did repeat interviewed with 42 HIV-positive men and...

Monitoring the Environmental Impacts of GM Maize in South Africa