High School

/ 8 January 2022

What do South African students learn when we teach about race?

There is a conspicuous lack of teaching resources to address the historical construction of race in the South African context.

By Natasha Robinson and Nicholas Kerswill

Coronavirus

/ 7 June 2020

DBE: 95% of schools to open on June 8

After a week’s delay, the basic education minister said the majority of schools are ready to open, but added that ‘the golden rule is, there will be no school that will resume, if not ready to do so’

By Bongekile Macupe

Article

/ 31 January 2020

To the first-years from rural and township schools: Don’t despair

My colleagues and I were talking about our experiences as first-year students and how things can get particularly difficult if you come from a rural or township school. This discussion took place while universities in the country were registering new students. In no time their lectures will commence. This column is dedicated to all first-year […]

By Bongekile Macupe

Article

/ 31 January 2020

Slice of life: How my mom taught me to save

In high school I used to be that guy who put together events such as the Valentine’s Day bash, as well as the teacher and learner awards. In university, a friend told me that I should start a PR company. She was like: “You’re good with PR.” And I was like: “Huh? What is that?” […]

By Tshegofatso Mathe

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

What do South African students learn when we teach about race?

DBE: 95% of schools to open on June 8

To the first-years from rural and township schools: Don’t despair

Slice of life: How my mom taught me to save

Illiteracy is part of a ticking time bomb

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