Edwin Naidu
latest news & developmentsEditorial – Let’s build a winning, not a whining, nation
For too long now it has become evident that South Africa has become a sick society. We are sick, pathetic people. The government, business and religious leaders, civilians,…
No sex please, we’re Christians
Christian groups clashed with Minister of Education Kader Asmal over Curriculum 2005, report Marianne Merten and Edwin Naidu The revised National Curriculum Statement has seen…
A new fighter in the KZN ring
In one of his first tasks since his appointment as MEC in charge of Education, Culture and Sport in KwaZulu-Natal, Lindumusa Gabriel Ndabandaba has begun proceedings to dismiss…
A long march to equality
Forty-five years after thousands marched in protest against pass laws, women are still second class citizens, write Julia Grey and Edwin Naidu South African women are still…
Keep God out of public schools, says Mangena
South African schools are home to many faiths and all of them must be respected, writes Edwin Naidu Thou shalt not use public schools to preach about any particular faith, but…
Time to take action
Deputy Minister of Education Mosibudi Mangena has a lot on his plate, writes Edwin Naidu One of the strangest anomalies in South Africa, according to Deputy Minister of Education…
Growing teacher shortage
The incorporation of teacher training colleges into the tertiary system will add to the shortage of educators in the country, writes Edwin Naidu The closure of 105 teacher…
Is a woman’s place is still in the kitchen?
Women in South Africa would be better off performing their traditional roles – in the kitchen and having babies. Or would they? Even within the confines of the home they are…
Positive – Can HIV tests be wrong?
HIV/Aids Q&A Across the world, Aids is increasing most rapidly in young heterosexual women. Britain has found that young pregnant women under the age of 20 are most likely to be…
Aids on agenda at principals’ indaba
Headmasters from all over the country are to discuss the impact of HIV/Aids on the teaching profession, writes Edwin Naidu Against a background that HIV/Aids will wipe out most…
National home schoolers challenge proposed curriculum
A Christian-based group and Kader Asmal lock horns, reports Edwin Naidu Minister of Education Kader Asmal has become embroiled in a bitter row with home schoolers over Curriculum…
Editorial – You all deserve a medal
Next month the role of teachers will be marked through a number of activities organised by the thousands of men and women who make a difference in classrooms throughout the…
Editorial – Come on, Hansie, let’s bat for the children of South Africa
Dear Hansie Cronje I am sorry to hear that your appeal to the high court to have the life ban on your plying your trade in South Africa was unsuccessful. The law must be…
Editorial – Our Father in Heaven and the condom cartoon
There has been an uproar since last month’s issue, when the Teacher ran a cartoon featuring a bishop holding his hands up and saying: “Our Father in Heaven. Thy condom has come.”…
Forging ahead
Six years after apartheid was officially laid to rest – at least in the statute books – the country’s class of 2000 matriculants have finally showed some signs of progress.…