Racial representivity among teaching staff is lacking in most Gauteng public schools. And close to half of formerly whites-only schools have less than 20% African enrolment, probably because of language and fees policies at these schools.
The significant drop in the number of strikes in South Africa in the past year is in part a reflection of the success of labour legislation passed since 1994 that encourages the resolution of disputes through dialogue and discussion.
A new ceasefire between government and rebel forces in Cote d’Ivoire took effect at midnight on Saturday following talks between the two sides earlier this week aimed at stabilising the volatile situation on the Liberian border.
Data released on Monday by the South African Reserve Bank is flashing red with regards to the prospects for the South African economy, as money supply growth has slowed precipitously and the leading indicator peaked in May 2002.
The South African government wants to see greater transformation in all areas of the local tourism industry, according to acting director-general of the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism Patrick Matlou.
Vusi Mahlasela, one of Mamelodi’s proudest exports, is embracing a growing global audience, writes Jason Curtis.
Homophobia in rap music does not derive from black culture, argues Zoë Williams.
Three African leaders arrived in Zimbabwe on Monday for talks with President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai, aimed at resolving the country’s political and economic crises.
A senior member of Mozambique’s ruling party has been placed in 10-day quarantine after returning home from China, the country worst-hit by the Sars epidemic.
A female student was killed during a struggle in a Rhodes University hostel room on Monday. Students at the hostel heard a quarrel and later a warden found two students, a man and a woman, in a pool of blood.