There are doubts that Angie Motshekga’s plans will yield the desired results, writes <b>Thabo Mohlala</b>.
With such little time left I have serious reservations that we will finish the syllabus. Even if we try to, it would be a rushed process’
With no end in sight to the crippling teacher strike, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has appealed to the public to assist matric learners.
As a successful fashion designer, Elizabeth Zambonini chose to form a non-governmental outfit that helps troubled women from poor backgrounds.
Nomfanelo Magwentshu was the little-known person who really worked hard to ensure everything operated like clockwork during the Soccer World Cup.
More women have taken up leadership positions in various business and government structures, but there is a great deal that still needs to be done.
Unions have rejected the latest offer from government, increasing the possibility of a public service strike next week which could shut down schools.
Last-ditch talks to avoid a strike that could see many schools stop teaching next week were postponed from Wednesday night to Thursday morning.
The threat of strike action by 1,3-million civil servants– including teachers — is looming after unions rejected the state’s "revised" wage offer.
Nestlé, a multinational food company, has put together a "train-the-trainer" programme for community-based organisations to educate people.