South Africa in an Age of Disasters: Managing Risk and Building Competence
Edited by Zamanzima Mazibuko-Makena and Rasigan Maharajh
Published 31 March 2026
This book surveys some of these recent disasters and also looks back at epoch-making disasters in human history to identify lessons for South Africa. What does history, including recent history, teach us about disaster management, and how can we best implement those lessons? Contributors explore how South Africa can best address the age of Polycrisis.
Read a short summary including key findings of the book in the Policy brief.
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