Education Rights

Race and class still define our schools

Article Roger Southall - 11 Mar 2016

The education system continues to entrench elite advantage while the poor stay stuck on lower tiers.

Tertiary institutions must initiate change, not pacify donors

Article Sen Muller - 9 Mar 2016

The Rhodes Trust tries to mollify criticism of Cecil John Rhodes’s legacy while not offending its wealthy alumni and other donors.

Unisa profs step out of class to teach poor

Article bogdan TagDiv - 25 Feb 2016

Unisa lecturers have been taking free learning to the townships since 2009, helping to boost small businesses in impoverished communities.

Pupils who ‘stood up for their rights’

Article Lucas Siphelo Ndabeni & Kedebone Legoale - 23 May 2014

For Khayelitsha learners, their recent protests against deprivation became a story of hope.

Independent schools score victory

Article Faranaaz Veriava & Comment Author - 21 Jun 2013

Constitutional Court judgment clarifies the state’s obligations and role in providing subsidies.

‘A cappella moments’ in Katlehong

Article bogdan TagDiv - 10 Mar 2013

The lessons that emerge from high-achieving disadvantaged schools should be commonplace

Angie’s new school norms a slap in the face

Article bogdan TagDiv - 11 Jan 2013

Long-awaited draft school infrastructure standards are a shocking disappointment, educationists say.

ECape pupils: ‘Teachers hit us until our hands bleed’

Article bogdan TagDiv - 30 Nov 2012

Horrendous hostel facilities, physical abuse by teachers and inconsistent recording of marks are some of the pupils' complaints.

Rich school, poor school – the great divide persists

Article Faranaaz Veriava & Comment Author - 28 Sep 2012

Urgent steps are needed to address shoddy school infrastructure that leads to below-par results.

Court cases initiate domino effect

Article Faranaaz Veriava & Comment Author - 31 Aug 2012

The victories of civil society become a vehicle for mobilising on education rights.

Officials must be held to account

Article Faranaaz Veriava & Comment Author - 4 Aug 2012

An education rights charter is an important step in this direction.

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Staff Reporter - 9 Apr 2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on the continuing efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19. This included the extension of the national lockdown by another two weeks

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More than 900 Americans to be evacuated from South Africa

Chris Gilili - 9 Apr 2020

Three flights are expected to leave South Africa over two days, embassy spokesperson says

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Yeoville can police itself, thank you

Simon Allison - 8 Apr 2020

In the Johannesburg suburb, neat queues are enforced, physical distances maintained and fights stopped by its community policing forum

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Staff Reporter - 8 Apr 2020

The new system allows the hospital to enrol people’s faces immediately, using artificial intelligence, and integrates easily with existing access control infrastructure, including card readers and biometrics

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Staff Reporter - 7 Apr 2020

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Derek Davey - 3 Apr 2020

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The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

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Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

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20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world