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Simon Hull

Simon Hull

Senior lecturer, Division of Geomatics, University of Cape Town
Simon Hull studied a BSc in Land Surveying at the University of KwaZulu Natal, graduating in 1997. He then went to the University of Cape Town and completed a MSc in Engineering, working on the application of digital photogrammetry to architecture and archaeology. After completing his articles, he registered as a professional land surveyor with the South African Geomatics Council, but changed tack in 2006 and tried his hand at teaching high school Maths and Science in Ingwavuma, northern KZN. During this time he completed a PGCE through UNISA in 2009. He returned to Cape Town with his family in 2012 and has been lecturing in Geomatics at UCT since then. He is currently working on a PhD involving land tenure reform in customary land rights contexts.

Why giving South Africans title deeds isn't the panacea for land reform

Nov 14, 2018 11:56 am UTC| Insights & Views Law

The land reform debate in South Africa has become increasingly polarised since Parliament resolved to consider amending the countrys Constitution to allow for the expropriation of land without compensation. But the slow...

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Economy

Australia’s ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence falls 1.5 pct, albeit above long-run average

Australias ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence fell 1.5 percent, reversing the gains seen over the previous two weeks. Consumer sentiment remains well above its long-run average, however. Financial conditions sub-indices...

Australia’s ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence falls 1.5 pct, albeit above long-run average

Australias ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence fell 1.5 percent, reversing the gains seen over the previous two weeks. Consumer sentiment remains well above its long-run average, however. Financial conditions sub-indices...

Asia-Pacific economic picture darkens in recent months, likely to witness sharper slowdown in 2019: S&P Global Ratings

The global growth drivers that produced the regional upturn have started to fade. And with that, the economic picture has darkened in recent months with expectations building for a sharper slowdown in 2019, according to a...

Australian bond yields recover from previous lows following short-selling

Australian bond yields recovered from previous lows during Asian session Tuesday as investors engaged in short-selling amid a muted trading session that witnessed data of little economic significance. The yield on...

U.S. Treasuries remain narrowly mixed in muted session ahead of October JOLTs job openings data

The U.S. Treasuries traded narrowly mixed during late afternoon session Monday amid a muted trading session that witnessed data of little economic significance. Investors will be, however, keeping a close eye on the...

Politics

Liberals adopt new rule to stop the revolving prime ministership

Scott Morrison has announced a major change in Liberal party rules to ensure a prime minister who wins an election serves the full term, unless two thirds of the party decides otherwise. Morrison said the Liberal party...

New hope in Nigeria, but Zimbabwe struggles with the same old problems

There has been a sense of transition in both Nigeria and Zimbabwe recently. In Nigeria, Obiageli Oby Ezekwesili launched her presidential election campaign. She is not expected to win in the 2019 election. At best, she...

The 60th anniversary of France's Fifth Republic: Out of breath?

The current French Republic was born in 1958 out of what were then referred to as the events in Algeria. On June 4 of that year, Charles de Gaulle used the opportunity of an attempted coup in Algiers to return to power,...

US presidential elections: why a Democrat is now favourite to win in 2020

The results of the US midterm elections are now largely in and they came as a shock to many seasoned forecasters. This wasnt the kind of shock that occurred in 2016, when the EU referendum tipped to Brexit and the US...

Politicians need to be braver about the biggest issues – like our consumption of meat

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Science

Scientist at work: To take atomic-scale pictures of tiny crystals, use a huge, kilometer-long synchrotron

Its 4 a.m., and Ive been up for about 20 hours straight. A loud alarm is blaring, accompanied by red strobe lights flashing. A stern voice announces, Searching station B. Exit immediately. It feels like an emergency, but...

There's no simple answer to what counts as 'science' in teaching reading

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New detections of gravitational waves brings the number to 11 – so far

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Worms in space: why we are launching them

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Curious Kids: What existed before the Big Bang? Did something have to be there to go boom?

This is an article from Curious Kids, a series for children. The Conversation is asking kids to send in questions theyd like an expert to answer. All questions are welcome serious, weird or wacky! You might also like the...

Technology

‘Kingdom Hearts 3’ Release Date, Features: The Best Worlds & Characters Included in Game Launching Next Month

Kingdom Hearts 3 will be released next month with a very vast array of Disney worlds and characters included in the first full version of the game. There are, at least, 17 worlds confirmed a much higher number of...

‘GTA 6’ Release Date, Features: Is Game Map Going Back to London or Vice City?

Rockstar Games is still mum about any details related to GTA 6. However, rumors suggest that the sequel games map is most likely taking players back to either Vice City or London. The gameplay maps are some of the most...

‘Final Fantasy VII: Remake’ Release Date, Latest News & Update: Why Reimagining is Being Released in Multiple Parts

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‘Fallout 76’ Latest News & Update: Glitch with Real-Life Consequences, Players Advised to Avoid Toxic Game?

If there was any doubt before, the most recent issue related to Fallout 76 has made its title of being the worst game that Bethesda ever made official. Everything from the bug-infested mechanics to the misleading physical...

Digital Currency

US SEC seems constructive on ICOs yet again

FxWirePro: How about deriving returns even in bearish cryptocurrency trend? A run through on triangular arbitrage opportunity

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Law

'Compliant environment': turning ordinary people into border guards should concern everyone in the UK

Using religion and culture to fight terrorism: lessons from the Philippine military

No-fault divorce or no reason at all – how divorce law is changing

Life

When it comes to race and justice, 'colour-blindness' is not good enough

Parks help cities – but only if people use them

Virtual tours give rural students a glimpse of college life

Nature

The more male gorillas look after young, the more young they're likely to have

COP24: time is running out on climate change, but geoengineering has dangers of its own

Curious Kids: what would happen if the Earth's core went cold?

Sports

Michael Schumacher Health Update: FIA President Jean Todt Revealed New Information About German Icon’s Recovery

NBA Trade Rumors 2018: Trevor Ariza Moves Back to the Lakers, Leaving Suns Next Week?

Kevin Durant 2018: Is He in Bad Terms With LeBron James?

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: Silver moves in stiff boundaries, sustained close above $14.60 requires for upside rally

FxWirePro: GBP/JPY trades extremely weak on Brexit uncertainty, good to sell on rallies

FxWirePro: South African rand trades almost flat ahead of gold production, manufacturing production data

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CHINA NOV 2018 NEW YUAN LOANS INCREASE TO 1250 CNY (FCAST 1100 CNY) VS PREV 697 CNY
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CHINA NOV 2018 M2 MONEY SUPPLY YY STAYS FLAT AT 8 % (FCAST 8 %) VS PREV 8 %
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CHINA NOV 2018 OUTSTANDING LOAN GROWTH STAYS FLAT AT 13.1 % (FCAST 13 %) VS PREV 13.1 %
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STERLING EXTENDS RECOVERY AFTER BIG OVERNIGHT DROP, , UP HALF A PERCENT ON DAY AT $1.2617
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TURKISH LIRA WEAKENS TO 5.4050 AGAINST DOLLAR
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BREXIT: AUSTRIA'S BLUEMEL SAYS DEAL ON THE TABLE IS THE BEST POSSIBLE SOLUTION, NOT A GOOD IDEA TO RE-START NEGOTIATIONS
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FRANCE'S 10-YR BOND YIELD GAP OVER GERMANY HITS 19-MONTH HIGH OF 47.5 BASIS POINTS ON MACRON WAGE RISES, TAX CUTS
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BREXIT: GERMANY'S ROTH SAYS, ASKED IF MERKEL CAN HELP MAY ON WEDNESDAY, SAYS IT IS ALWAYS GOOD TO TALK TO EACH OTHER
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BREXIT: GERMANY'S ROTH SAYS WE HAVE TO PREPARE FOR EVERYTHING, ALSO NO DEAL BREXIT
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BREXIT: GERMNAY'S ROTH SAYS NEGOTIATORS NOT IN BERLIN BUT IN BRUSSELS
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BREXIT: GERMANY'S ROTH SAYS LONDON MUST DO ITS HOMEWORK
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BREXIT: GERMANY'S ROTH SAYS EU 27 COUNTRIES ARE UNITED
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BREXIT: GERMAN EUROPEAN AFFAIRS MINISTER MICHAEL ROTH SAYS DOESN'T SEE SCOPE TO CHANGE BREXIT DEAL
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BREXIT: IRISH FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS STILL THINK A NO DEAL BREXIT IS UNLIKELY
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BREXIT: UK HOUSE OF COMMONS LEADER LEADSOM SAYS MAY IS DOING THE RIGHT THING TO GET LEGALLY BINDING REASSURANCES FROM THE EU
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BREXIT: IRISH FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS WE ARE ACTIVELY PREPARING AND TAKING ACTIONS FOR NO DEAL BREXIT
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BREXIT: UK HOUSE OF COMMONS LEADER LEADSOM SAYS MAY IS DETERMINED TO GET A DEAL PARLIAMENT CAN VOTE FOR
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BREXIT: IRISH FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS BRINGING DETAILED PAPER TO CABINET ON TUESDAY ON VARIOUS BREXIT SCENARIOS, INCLUDING NO DEAL
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BREXIT: UK HOUSE OF COMMONS LEADER LEADSOM SAYS NEED TO GO BACK TO DRAWING BOARD TO MAKE SURE UK PARLIAMENT HAS ACCOUNTABILITY
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BREXIT: UK HOUSE OF COMMONS LEADER LEADSOM SAYS VERY CLEAR TO COLLEAGUES IN EUROPE THAT DEAL AS IT STOOD WOULD NOT GET THROUGH UK PARLIAMENT
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