Roshilla Pillay took in the finals of the Telkom World Schools Debating Championships 2000 Sitting in the ballroom of Sandton Convention Centre, it is difficult not to feel inadequate; there are learners from all over the world representing their countries. I overhear Sarah, a member of the English team, tell someone, “We bombed out in […]
Roshilla Pillay reports on a disturbing orientation programme at a school in Springs, Johannesburg For the past 20 years, ontgroening (initiation) at Springs Hoërskool Hugenote took place in the following manner: The prefects march the grade 8 boys to the rugby field and asked them where their ”hugie” is. Pupils attending this school are known […]