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Education

Advance academic excellence through transformation and internationalisation at SA universities
Thought Leader
/ 20 June 2025

Advance academic excellence through transformation and internationalisation at SA universities

The brain circulation among academics is an international phenomenon that must be celebrated instead of being despised

By Phethiwe Matutu
A grandmother is a library: Support for their caregiving role is vital
Thought Leader
/ 19 June 2025

A grandmother is a library: Support for their caregiving role is vital

Gogos in South Africa, who look after millions of children, often without assistance, need to be empowered with resources and training

By Theresa Michael
Skills gap devours young people’s dreams
Thought Leader
/ 18 June 2025

Skills gap devours young people’s dreams

Youth unemployment is a crisis but educational reforms have the potential to turn the rising tide

By Mankodi Moitse
The future is now: A call to SA’s youth to build social justice
Thought Leader
/ 16 June 2025

The future is now: A call to SA’s youth to build social justice

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

By Senzakahle Mazibuko
Investing in school principals pays off, particularly in impoverished areas
Thought Leader
/ 12 June 2025

Investing in school principals pays off, particularly in impoverished areas

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

By Jodie Martin
Less testing, more thinking: The case for project-based learning in schools
Thought Leader
/ 7 June 2025

Less testing, more thinking: The case for project-based learning in schools

If we want to equip the next generation to lead, innovate and collaborate in a complex world, we need to move beyond outdated models of education

By Shaun Fuchs
Calls grow to address marginalisation of boys in education system
Education
/ 2 June 2025

Calls grow to address marginalisation of boys in education system

In 2022, the out-of-school rate was 10.54% for boys, compared with 8.17% for girls

By Umamah Bakharia
Safeguard the rights and welfare of Africa’s children
Thought Leader
/ 25 May 2025

Safeguard the rights and welfare of Africa’s children

About 50% of the continent’s children have experienced violence – emotional, sexual, physical and the added dangers of war

By Yeukai Chideya
Universities defend hiring of foreign staff
Education
/ 25 May 2025

Universities defend hiring of foreign staff

Academics say claims by politicians and on social media are fueling xenophobia and could compromise their safety

By Aarti Bhana
STEM careers are crucial to combat climate change
Thought Leader
/ 20 May 2025

STEM careers are crucial to combat climate change

South Africa has a shortage of people with the necessary skills to tackle global warming and its damaging effects

By Balan Moodley
Equal Education slams Gwarube over claim that 90% of schools now in a better condition
Education
/ 15 May 2025

Equal Education slams Gwarube over claim that 90% of schools now in a better condition

According to the department of basic education, 93% of 3 372 pit latrines have been replaced with appropriate sanitation facilities

By Umamah Bakharia
New world of work requires new minds
Thought Leader
/ 12 May 2025

New world of work requires new minds

Activity-based and experiential learning should be encouraged at school and tertiary institutions so that the academic curricula must align with new realities.

By Riedwaan Kimmie
Female & Guardian | Education key to financial freedom
Education
/ 10 May 2025

Female & Guardian | Education key to financial freedom

Taking steps such as budgeting and investing will help women build financial independence

By Aarti Bhana
Unions slam basic education department over no maths at 464 schools
Education
/ 6 May 2025

Unions slam basic education department over no maths at 464 schools

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

By Umamah Bakharia
South Africa has second highest rate of literate adults in Africa
Education
/ 29 April 2025

South Africa has second highest rate of literate adults in Africa

But this starkly contrasts with the literacy problems faced by the younger population, particularly in the early primary grades

By Umamah Bakharia
Push for phone-free schools
Education
/ 28 April 2025

Push for phone-free schools

An organisation says the devices reduce children’s ability to concentrate and learn effectively

By Umamah Bakharia
Gauteng school nutrition tender faces legal battle over alleged corruption 
Education
/ 22 April 2025

Gauteng school nutrition tender faces legal battle over alleged corruption 

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.

By Umamah Bakharia
Half of SA teachers want out because of violence, exhaustion
Education
/ 22 April 2025

Half of SA teachers want out because of violence, exhaustion

Fifty percent of the country’s teachers may leave the profession in 10 years, threatening education quality and rural staffing

By Umamah Bakharia
Civil society demands action on sexual violence in schools
Education
/ 8 April 2025

Civil society demands action on sexual violence in schools

The department of basic education said it would take additional steps to vet teachers against the national register for sex offenders

By Umamah Bakharia
Doubts over successful implementation of mother-tongue school  instruction programme
Education
/ 8 April 2025

Doubts over successful implementation of mother-tongue school  instruction programme

The department of basic education has rolled out the programme for grade four learners in maths, science and technology

By Umamah Bakharia
Harare’s fiscal paradox: A devolved city starved of resources
Opinion
/ 6 April 2025

Harare’s fiscal paradox: A devolved city starved of resources

By law, powers and functions are devolved to local government but the ruling Zanu-PF’s ideology is to control municipalities

By Nnaemeka Ohamadike and Ian Palmer
Blaming the wrong girl for getting pregnant
Health
/ 2 April 2025

Blaming the wrong girl for getting pregnant

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

By Zoe Duby
USAid withdrawal: A blessing in disguise for Africa
Thought Leader
/ 31 March 2025

USAid withdrawal: A blessing in disguise for Africa

When nations develop and implement self-sustaining policies, they build resilience against external shocks and gain the capacity to determine their own futures

By Karabo Mokgonyana
Gauteng education department taken to court over special needs learners
Education
/ 26 March 2025

Gauteng education department taken to court over special needs learners

Pupils at Filadelfia Secondary School have reported neglect and sexual harassment, but the provincial department has failed to intervene

By Umamah Bakharia
Western Cape fills 477 teacher posts after cutting 2 407 contract positions last year
Education
/ 25 March 2025

Western Cape fills 477 teacher posts after cutting 2 407 contract positions last year

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

By Umamah Bakharia
Human Rights Day: Who is accountable?
Thought Leader
/ 21 March 2025

Human Rights Day: Who is accountable?

The Constitution says it is not only government but all of us – individuals, NGOs and businesses – who must ensure our rights are protected

By Joanna Botha
Embracing diversity: A call for action on Down Syndrome Awareness Day
Thought Leader
/ 21 March 2025

Embracing diversity: A call for action on Down Syndrome Awareness Day

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

By Letlhokwa George Mpedi
Children who start grade one aged below six years at higher risk of having to repeat
Education
/ 18 March 2025

Children who start grade one aged below six years at higher risk of having to repeat

President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasised the need to provide universal early-childhood development services to improve learner outcomes

By Umamah Bakharia
Community trusts are greening the future
The Green Guardian
/ 18 March 2025

Community trusts are greening the future

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

By Refilwe Mochoari, Thabo Molelekwa & Motlatsi Mofokeng
Arts and acts of freedom
Friday
/ 13 March 2025

Arts and acts of freedom

Human rights festival honours the fight for justice with music, films and dialogue, offering free access to all and inspiring change

By Lesego Chepape
Budget: Blanket refusal to consider additional revenue sources limits policy options
Thought Leader
/ 12 March 2025

Budget: Blanket refusal to consider additional revenue sources limits policy options

Budget choices must empower the poor and end socio-economic exclusion

By Khwezi Mabasa
Editorial: The cost of Big Prag-Mac-tism
Editorial
/ 7 March 2025

Editorial: The cost of Big Prag-Mac-tism

We should celebrate contributions from the private sector to fulfill a need but not at the cost of using children as billboards

By Editorial
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