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Education

The urgency of rethinking education — for Africa and the world
Article
/ 10 February 2020

The urgency of rethinking education — for Africa and the world

We need to re-evaluate the purpose and delivery of learning, so that all citizens are equipped to face the challenges of the 21st century, among them fighting climate change and adapting to technological disruption

By Audrey Azoulay and Sahle-Work Zewde
The grim reality of education: The poor get poorer schooling
Article
/ 7 February 2020

The grim reality of education: The poor get poorer schooling

Attention has been given to democratic South Africa’s first matric pass rate of more than 80%, but the reality is that schools with a 0% pass rate still exist

By Chris Gilili and M&G Data Desk
Mandela said I could, so I got my doctorate
Article
/ 5 February 2020

Mandela said I could, so I got my doctorate

My mother was a domestic worker and my father a miner, and I went to school in the townships

By Motlalepule Nathane
Academics must reach out to the public
Education
/ 24 January 2020

Academics must reach out to the public

By sharing their ideas and knowledge, they can change the world. What’s holding them back?

By Savo Heleta
Remove borders to up free knowledge
Education
/ 15 January 2020

Remove borders to up free knowledge

Boundaries at all levels limit the exchange of ideas necessary to resolve complex global problems

By Tawana Kupe
Education MECs welcome matric results
Article
/ 8 January 2020

Education MECs welcome matric results

The Eastern Cape had the most-improved performance, and the Free State achieved its top spot in the provincial pecking order

By Bongekile Macupe and Chris Gilili
The world needs a new social pact
Analysis
/ 3 January 2020

The world needs a new social pact

Education that complements robots, sustainability, minimum wages and retirement age come into it

By Minouche Shafik
Complex debate on UCT’s Israel boycott
Article
/ 11 December 2019

Complex debate on UCT’s Israel boycott

But still no clarity after motions in the senate, council and academic freedom committee

By Elelwani Ramugondo
Millions of refugee kids unschooled
Article
/ 6 December 2019

Millions of refugee kids unschooled

A report on displaced people criticises governments that fail to ensure children get a good education — but recognises progress in some countries

By Bongekile Macupe
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
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