Much emphasis in educational reform initiatives for the 21st century are focussed on issues such as the computer highway, being networked and science and technology. But how much emphasis is being placed on a sustainable future? How are we educating for the future? Recent ‘state of the world†reports tell us that human actions are […]
Workers Day (or May Day) began in what many would consider an unlikely place: the United States. Led by Philadelphian carpenters all the way back in 1791, the original struggle was for a 10-hour working day. It took another 50 years or so before an eight-hour working day was won overseas, and it’s been a […]
Themba Mbonani (August 1971 – 22 May 2003) was a talented photographer whose creativity often graced the pages of the Teacher. He battled against the odds that come with being uneducated and from an impoverished background to pursue his passion for images. Themba tested positive for HIV/Aids in 2002, and it became his fervent wish […]
Ousted Ecuadorean president Lucio Gutierrez flew into exile in Brazil on Sunday, four days after being toppled in a popular revolt. The former army colonel left his refuge at the Brazilian embassy in Quito just before dawn. Protests against his rule continued up until the moment of his departure.
Fernando Alonso absorbed the awesome pressure of flying world champion Michael Schumacher in the San Marino Grand Prix in Imola on Sunday to secure his third consecutive victory for Renault. Alonso had to keep composed to cope with the rejuvenated Schumacher in the closing stages.
Zimbabwe’s new information minister has indicated that the government will take a more tolerant approach to domestic and foreign media and consider protests at current draconian controls. He said his ministry will ”work toward inculcating a culture of trust between all media houses and the government”
Andrew Mehrtens became the leading points-scorer in Super 12 rugby as he led the Canterbury Crusaders to a 40-36 win over South Africa’s Cats at Jade Stadium on Saturday. Mehrtens needed only his first penalty in the fourth minute to reclaim the points-scoring record he previously conceded to Wallabies fullback Matt Burke.
Ben Tune made a fairytale comeback to give Queensland a welcome break from their Super 12 miseries against South Africa’s Sharks on Saturday. Tune scored one try, set up two others and was a constant menace to the visitors in his first start in two years as the Reds triumphed 30-25 at Ballymore.
The Bulls had to endure a strong comeback from the Chiefs to win their tense Super 12 clash and keep themselves in with a chance of a semifinal place. After two tries in the first half and a strong 23-9 lead, the Bulls took their foot off the pedal and watched as the Chiefs reeled them in and snatched a bonus point in controversial fashion.
Kaizer Chiefs beat Esperance of Tunisia 2-1 in an African Champions League second-round, second-leg match at Olympia Park in Rustenburg on Saturday afternoon. But Esperance won 5-2 on aggregate after winning the first-leg encounter 4-0.