The brain circulation among academics is an international phenomenon that must be celebrated instead of being despised
Gogos in South Africa, who look after millions of children, often without assistance, need to be empowered with resources and training
Youth unemployment is a crisis but educational reforms have the potential to turn the rising tide
Young people need to have discussions with their peers who have become apathetic and disengaged and volunteer in our communities to create a just society
The Principals Academy Trust and UCT’s Graduate School of Business have teamed up to help principals, who in turn assist teachers, resulting in them being retained and children getting a better education
If we want to equip the next generation to lead, innovate and collaborate in a complex world, we need to move beyond outdated models of education
In 2022, the out-of-school rate was 10.54% for boys, compared with 8.17% for girls
About 50% of the continent’s children have experienced violence – emotional, sexual, physical and the added dangers of war
Academics say claims by politicians and on social media are fueling xenophobia and could compromise their safety
South Africa has a shortage of people with the necessary skills to tackle global warming and its damaging effects
According to the department of basic education, 93% of 3 372 pit latrines have been replaced with appropriate sanitation facilities
Activity-based and experiential learning should be encouraged at school and tertiary institutions so that the academic curricula must align with new realities.
Taking steps such as budgeting and investing will help women build financial independence
The South African Democratic Teachers Union alleges schools are pressuring learners in grade 10 and upwards to drop maths to protect overall matric pass rates
But this starkly contrasts with the literacy problems faced by the younger population, particularly in the early primary grades
An organisation says the devices reduce children’s ability to concentrate and learn effectively
Service providers have taken the Gauteng education department to court to halt the appointment of 49 new contractors, claiming that some companies have been deregistered, while others are not tax-compliant or are even non-existent.
Fifty percent of the country’s teachers may leave the profession in 10 years, threatening education quality and rural staffing
The department of basic education said it would take additional steps to vet teachers against the national register for sex offenders
The department of basic education has rolled out the programme for grade four learners in maths, science and technology
By law, powers and functions are devolved to local government but the ruling Zanu-PF’s ideology is to control municipalities
Adolescent girls and young women are blamed and shamed for falling pregnant, which affects how they are treated, the support they get, and the health services they reive
When nations develop and implement self-sustaining policies, they build resilience against external shocks and gain the capacity to determine their own futures
Pupils at Filadelfia Secondary School have reported neglect and sexual harassment, but the provincial department has failed to intervene
The department says the reduction in teaching posts has increased the projected average teacher-to-learner ratio from 1:34.2 in 2024 to 1:36.7 this year
The Constitution says it is not only government but all of us – individuals, NGOs and businesses – who must ensure our rights are protected
Improved diagnoses, access to healthcare, inclusivity in society and the workplace, as well as at schools with the required resources are needed for people with the syndrome
President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasised the need to provide universal early-childhood development services to improve learner outcomes
The trusts are designed to ensure that a portion of the profits of renewable energy projects are shared with the people who live near them
Human rights festival honours the fight for justice with music, films and dialogue, offering free access to all and inspiring change
Budget choices must empower the poor and end socio-economic exclusion
We should celebrate contributions from the private sector to fulfill a need but not at the cost of using children as billboards