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South Africa could see 40 000 Covid-19 deaths by November
South Africa won’t have enough hospital beds, intensive care or otherwise, to treat Covid-19 patients, official predictions reveal. But there’s still time to act, say experts
South Africa must have a stake in artificial intelligence technology
The country needs an institute that will be a conduit for AI knowledge to industry, society and government
Why Vhembe is producing top matrics
The main reason is everyone in the region supports a culture of education, with a focus on maths and science
Programme multiplies pupils’ success
A maths and science incubator run by Nelson Mandela University is producing promising results
Excellence in Teaching Mathematics (FET)
'My classroom is my valued space where I plant seeds and I treasure seeing them grow and blossom'
Is maths any of their beeswax?
The humble honeybee is catching up to humans in the arithmetic game, but there is quite literally nothing to worry about
All bets are off when it comes to gender and maths
The age-old pitting of girls and boys against each other may need to be rethought because research shows it’s more than a battle of the sexes.
Why pressured schools had no choice but to relax maths pass mark
The truth behind South Africa's decision to allow 20% as a maths pass mark in some grades is a little more complex than many have suggested.
Editorial: Counting on education
A lack of maths and science education directly affects the quality of life of young people trying to lift themselves out of poverty.
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Undeterred by Covid-19 pandemic, China and Africa hold hands, building a community of a shared future for mankind
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