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Education

We need hard solutions, not ‘nice’  ideas
Article
/ 6 December 2019

We need hard solutions, not ‘nice’  ideas

Expensive public schools taking in fee-exempt learners means only a handful will benefit

By Sara Black
4IR and South Africa’s readiness to embrace it
Article
/ 18 October 2019

4IR and South Africa’s readiness to embrace it

Most South Africans have little idea about 4IR or it’s potential impact

By Advertising Supplement
Old Mutual improves educational outcomes
Article
/ 18 October 2019

Old Mutual improves educational outcomes

Learner outcomes were improved by building the leadership of under-performing schools

By Advertising Supplement
Technology not the elixir of education
Article
/ 11 October 2019

Technology not the elixir of education

The fourth industrial revolution brings opportunities but also challenges for young teachers and teacher educators

By Maureen Robinson
Postgraduate funding needs a boost
Article
/ 27 September 2019

Postgraduate funding needs a boost

There’s a shortage of skilled labour and private-public sector investment may be the solution

By Shireen Motala and Saurabh Sinha
Unequal educational outcomes are about more than enrolment
Article
/ 29 August 2019

Unequal educational outcomes are about more than enrolment

Young people study from textbooks that reinforce stereotypes and omit women’s historical contributions

By Manos Antoninis
Include indigenous knowledge and cultures in the curriculum to improve health
Article
/ 23 August 2019

Include indigenous knowledge and cultures in the curriculum to improve health

A recent study revealed that indigenous people see the introduction of formal education as having brought ill-health

By Lieketseng Ned
E-learning education conference looks to unlock Africa’s future
Article
/ 15 August 2019

E-learning education conference looks to unlock Africa’s future

The conference will bring together different role players in society to discuss opportunities for expanding Africa’s education sector

By Elearning Africa
Improve schools by having restorative justice and teachers giving learners more
Article
/ 8 August 2019

Improve schools by having restorative justice and teachers giving learners more

In schools, the restorative approach removes the climate of fear that negatively affects teaching and learning

By Margie Vorwerk
Pairing learning with food is a winning recipe
Article
/ 2 August 2019

Pairing learning with food is a winning recipe

Much more support of homemade nutrition programmes is needed to ensure gaps are filled

By Dr Alison Misselhorn
Investing in education: The case for independent schools in SA
Article
/ 2 August 2019

Investing in education: The case for independent schools in SA

Investing in education across the continent is becoming vital

By Victor Mupunga
EDITORIAL: We ignore our children’s future
Article
/ 2 August 2019

EDITORIAL: We ignore our children’s future

Have we become a society that is so hardened that we no longer care about the future of our children?

By Editorial
Why debt is a human rights issue
Africa
/ 26 July 2019

Why debt is a human rights issue

Many SADC countries are using scarce resources to service loans instead of offering public services

By Deprose Muchena
Slice of life: A better life, module by module
Article
/ 24 May 2019

Slice of life: A better life, module by module

‘I’ve always loved learning’

By Mashadi Kekana
Focus on digital content for teachers and schoolchildren
Article
/ 17 May 2019

Focus on digital content for teachers and schoolchildren

Education policy has always been, and will continue to be, closely related to South Africans’ social conditions

By Corrin Varady
Illiteracy is part of a ticking time bomb
Article
/ 10 May 2019

Illiteracy is part of a ticking time bomb

Unemployment, corruption, unfair distribution of wealth and the frustration at the cost of living are all powder kegs waiting to explode.

By Zukiswa Wanner
Don’t drop the ball, for our children’s sake
Article
/ 10 May 2019

Don’t drop the ball, for our children’s sake

Conflicts and crises impede the implementation of the UN’s fourth sustainable development goal

By Refaat Sabbah
Non-voting youth are not simply apathetic
Article
/ 7 May 2019

Non-voting youth are not simply apathetic

There are myriad reasons why this very significant demographic choose not to vote

By Gugu Resha
Belief can move mountains – and transform schools
Article
/ 18 April 2019

Belief can move mountains – and transform schools

It only takes a good human being, who treats everyone
with respect, to cast doubt on one’s ability to kill off God

By Tymon Smith
Excellence in Secondary School Teaching
Article
/ 8 March 2019

Excellence in Secondary School Teaching

‘My learners’ achievements become my achievements’

By Thabo Mohlala
Excellence in Secondary School Leadership
Article
/ 8 March 2019

Excellence in Secondary School Leadership

‘You must be the change that you want to see in your school and in your community’

By Thabo Mohlala
Kader Asmal Award
Article
/ 8 March 2019

Kader Asmal Award

‘To recognise a dedicated educational activist who led by example’

By Thabo Mohlala
Excellence in Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning
Article
/ 8 March 2019

Excellence in Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning

‘I believe in talking with children in order to bring and find lasting behavioural change’

By Thabo Mohlala
Excellence in Teaching Mathematics (FET)
Article
/ 8 March 2019

Excellence in Teaching Mathematics (FET)

‘My classroom is my valued space where I plant seeds and I treasure seeing them grow and blossom’

By Thabo Mohlala
Excellence in Teaching Physical Science (FET)
Article
/ 8 March 2019

Excellence in Teaching Physical Science (FET)

‘There’s nothing as fulfilling as helping learners attain the academic goals that they’d never even thought of attempting’

By Thabo Mohlala
Lifetime Achievement Award
Article
/ 8 March 2019

Lifetime Achievement Award

‘Start small but keep moving’

By Thabo Mohlala
How state funds are sliced up
Article
/ 22 February 2019

How state funds are sliced up

At R375-billion, education is the fastest-growing expense on the government’s bill

By M&G Data Desk and Jacques Coetzee
Transformation plan bears fruit for Eastern Cape
Article
/ 1 February 2019

Transformation plan bears fruit for Eastern Cape

The province attained the highest improvement rate in the country

By Staff Reporter
The three pillars of scholarly success
Article
/ 1 February 2019

The three pillars of scholarly success

The Dell Young Leaders initiative has had extraordinary results

By Tamsin Oxford
Defining matric success, the Holy Rosary School way
Article
/ 1 February 2019

Defining matric success, the Holy Rosary School way

The school adopts a holistic approach to teaching and students

By Advertorial Supplement
The secret formula of success
Article
/ 1 February 2019

The secret formula of success

Mbilwi Secondary School is one of the best schools in the country, so what makes it, and its students tick?

By Tamsin Oxford
Extraordinary academic achievements
Article
/ 1 February 2019

Extraordinary academic achievements

At St Mary’s School, 2018 once again proved that faith, a strong work ethic and a commitment to tradition delivers results

By Tamsin Oxford
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