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Nhlanhla Thwala

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Nhlanhla Thwala

Solution: University of Witwatersrand students and security personnel clashed last year. Private institutions can relieve the pressure on the state universities. Photo: Mujahid Safodien/AFP
PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Private tertiary education is here to stay

The sector has a pivotal role to play in meeting the work demands of a rapidly changing world.

  • Nhlanhla Thwala
3 min read
BASIC EDUCATION

With no firm foundation, pupils are behind from the start

Children are doomed to fail if they are denied a good teacher, parental support and an early start on their education.

  • Nhlanhla Thwala
6 min read

Reflections on the mother language

International Mother Language Day on February 21 was an opportunity to reflect on the significance of the mother tongue and why it should matter to us all. But before doing so,…

  • Nhlanhla Thwala
5 min read