Pupils Speak Out

From outdated resources to a lack of computers and curriculum books, it’s difficult to find what you’re looking for in Jo’burg’s inner city libraries.

Three pupils from two different schools discuss the major differences between being a pupil in Jo’burg’s inner city and one in the Northern suburbs.

An illuminating discussion between two pupils demonstrates that affluent and less well-off schools offer very different experiences.

Three pupils talk about their experiences of being in school. They each come from different backgrounds and go to schools in different areas.

A weekly series of articles written by pupils who want to contribute to the debate about South Africa’s education system.

The basic education minister should give pupils textbooks and technology, but in reality there’s still a lack of these critical education aids.

Shortages, unqualified teachers and those giving lessons in areas they don’t like are adding to education problems, writes one pupil.

A 16-year-old Islamic pupil writes about her school experience, which is different from the average, and how we can go about changing education.

Tax government workers and big business more so there is more money for scholar transport, an Eastern Cape pupil says.

Corporal punishment may be illegal, but pupils are subjected to it anyway – leading them to feel ashamed to go to school. One pupil tells their story.

Government intervention is necessary to ensure that all children do not study on hungry stomachs because they are tired and drained.

Changes in a pupil’s behaviour or work might be an indication that they are experiencing a problem they may find difficult to talk about.

A pupil from an inner city school in Johannesburg speaks about pupils who smoke weed and see it as a mechanism to influence their popularity.

Two pupils from an inner-city school in Johannesburg tell how bullies use weapons to instil fear in pupils and certain teachers.