Give parents more credit

Duncan Hindle strongly disputes the central thesis of Lebusa Monyooe's argument that a "restorative" approach is required in schools.

The Inspector who fails the grade

Former education director general's new schools website encourages censure rather than dialogue.

Time for schools to be marked

A new website urges the public to take control of children's education.

Maths with a mission

Making maths fun to learn is the aim of an innovative new project, writes Sharon van Wyk.

Department, Sadtu at odds over school-day meeting

The Department of Education criticised the KwaZulu-Natal branch of the South African Democratic Teachers' Union (Sadtu) on Friday for holding a meeting at 10am on a school day, leaving children unattended. Director general Duncan Hindle said a principal had expressed his concern that at least 10 classes at his school were affected.

Tutu: Reitz, Skielik no bar to a caring country

South Africa can become a caring society despite the racist incidents at Skielik and Reitz hostel at the University of the Free State, Archbishop Desmond Tutu said in Johannesburg on Wednesday. "We are a wonderful country with many talented people," Tutu said in launching an exhibition honouring struggle stalwarts Walter and Albertina Sisulu.

An open letter to the minister of education

John Aitchison writes an open letter to Minister of Education Naledi Pandor on his unpleasant experiences after being appointed to a ministerial committee on literacy in January 2006. He was appointed lead writer of the committee's report, which was approved by the Cabinet in November 2006.

Free State Four: Crimen injuria probed

Police are investigating a case of crimen injuria in relation to a racist video made by students at the University of the Free State. The video, which caused national outrage, features black university employees on their knees eating food that had apparently been urinated upon by white students. With live video

Education DG criticised in school-safety row

The director general in the Department of Education is in denial about a crisis in the school system, the South African Institute of Race Relations (SAIRR) said on Thursday. This comes after Duncan Hindle on Wednesday "attacked" the SAIRR for its statements highlighting the fact that most South African children do not feel safe at school.

Govt slams school safety report as 'hype'

A report by the South African Institute for Race Relations, which said South African schools were the most dangerous in the world, is "media hype", the Department of Education said on Wednesday. The report "is evidence that this once-credible institution has fallen prey to a political agenda", said department Director General Duncan Hindle.

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