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The taxpayer-funded scheme has accused the civil rights organisation of veering into politics and, with the higher education minister, has threatened legal action
The consequences of climate change, resource depletion and pollution cascade down, affecting regions with less historical contributions more acutely
The government’s aim to provide redress of inequalities among the disadvantaged remains elusive
The facility in Ekurhuleni is in a dire state as the head is accused of misappropriating money allocated for maintenance and books
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Given South Africa’s history of colonialism and apartheid, learners are asking why Israel is called an apartheid state but teachers have been told not to talk about power, oppression and resistance
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The quality of life of poor South Africans over the past 30 years continues to be ignored
Despite desegregation, schools tend to retain their historical learner and teacher racial profiles
If the state can’t face up to the need to restructure, market forces will dictate just how far the welfare of the state can spread, ultimately eroding the country’s sovereignty
A blueprint for strengthening the power of TVET education to grow society and the economy
The country is under pressure to meet the demands of an evolving job market
September is also Deaf Awareness Month with the International Day of Sign Languages (23 September) and the International Week of the Deaf being observed
Parents have a vital role in the education ecosystem; however, schools act in ways that leave caregivers feeling alienated and disempowered
Steering education in the right direction requires synergy between business and government to provide schools with what they lack – life-altering educational opportunities
As educators, we must not just check our privilege but own up to it – and wield it for good
Parents need to feel empowered and have sufficient knowledge about what is happening in schools are better able to advocate for their children’s rights and champion their education
The World Economic Forum report provides a pessimistic outlook for women’s rights, including economic participation and opportunity, education, health and political empowerment
Learners must be given a breadth of skills, beyond literacy and numeracy, to prepare them for an ever-changing world
Despite our fears of National Health Insurance NHI being driven by fears of corruption and limited state capacity, the issue of equal access to healthcare for all cannot be dismissed by the fear of what the 16% may lose
The social media trend of encouraging students to recite answers or educational content has both advantages and drawbacks. It can enhance participation and memory retention but limits critical thinking, understanding and application of knowledge
Maths should be taught in a way that connects learning to real-life problems
Redistributive policies to reduce racial inequality should focus on achieving equality of opportunity, which can only be done by fixing our disastrous education system
An outreach programme aimed at boosting participation in STEM subjects in Limpopo has highlighted the concerns and dreams of the next generation
We are born into a world of forced choices and the feeling that something is missing haunts us
Mbah Javis’s platform provides students with academic content including flashcards, past exam questions and an AI study assistant
The inequality in services provided is a legacy of apartheid
The government must prioritise providing quality education to all so no child is left behind and reverse the shocking lack of resources and school drop-out rate
Schools do have the responsibility to assume some of the parents’ responsibilities but does not seek to replace the role of parents
The president conceded the country could not claim to respect human rights if it did not ensure equal access to land, housing, food, water, healthcare and education
The MEC of education in the Free State led with passion, was a pillar of the community and a driver for progress
Non-profit agency believes creative and innovative skills development will improve employment chances and entrepreneurship among the youth
Accessible anywhere on any device, Nelson Mandela University’s Yebo Tutor aims to raise maths and science education levels