Multilingualism

Mother-tongue learning lays a better foundation

Article Dennis Lamberti - 20 Sep 2019

"But what does multilingualism mean in practice in this context?"

We haven’t achieved the aims of June 16

Article Athambile Masola - 15 Jun 2018

South Africa still does not have an equal education system, yet this is not impossible

Multilingualism for everyone, not just a select few

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Apr 2017

"The quality of 'input' or the language exposure students receive is a big factor in the learning of new languages"

Letters to the editor: March 11 to 17 2016

Article bogdan TagDiv - 10 Mar 2016

Readers write in about multilingualism and diversityin general and at UCT and Potch.

Multilingualism is magic

Article Christa Van Der Walt - 15 Oct 2015

Allowing students to use more than one language at university opens many doors.

Multitongue teaching is the only way

Article bogdan TagDiv - 11 Jun 2015

An inflexible single-medium system cannot meet the demands of an egalitarian society.

Strategy for multilingual success

Article bogdan TagDiv - 6 Mar 2015

Rhodes followed the route of ‘meaningful engagement’ to shape its language policy.

The case for dual-medium instruction

Article H Ekkehard Wolff - 6 Mar 2015

Teaching in vernacular languages only will hamper regional socieconomic growth – it will not fully prepare students for globalisation.

Turning multilingual classrooms into rich resources

Article Barbara Dale Jones - 13 Sep 2013

The latest Teachers Upfront seminar offered ideas to teacher for how they can enhance teaching in a multilingual classroom.

Latest

National

Western Cape Judge Mushtak Parker faces second misconduct complaint

Franny Rabkin - 1 Apr 2020

The Cape Bar Council says his conduct is ‘unbecoming the holding of judicial office’

National

The Mogale Centre: A place of hope for young offenders

Athandiwe Saba - 30 Mar 2020

In the last story of her series about children behind bars, Athandiwe Saba speaks to young men who have committed serious crimes and are now living behind the walls of the Mogale Child and Youth Care Centre

Coronavirus

Covid-19 fight to enter house-to-house testing phase

Paddy Harper - 30 Mar 2020

President urges people to continue staying at home for the next 17 days

Press Releases

Special Reports

The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

Special Reports

Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

Special Reports

2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele special AGM rescheduled to March 25 2020

Staff Reporter - 18 Mar 2020

New voting arrangements are being made to safeguard the health of shareholders

Special Reports

Dimension Data launches Saturday School in PE

Staff Reporter - 16 Mar 2020

The Gauteng Saturday School has produced a number of success stories