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latest news & developmentsNugent calls for reform in judicial appointments, condemns ‘political caucusing’ at JSC
The retired judge has urged reform in the Judicial Service Commission, emphasising the need to prioritise judicial independence
Democracy sold down the river
The Change Starts Now project, which is backed by billionaires and fronted by former banker Roger Jardine, is a top-down attempt by powerful people to win political clout
School jobs-for-cash report ignored
Teacher fears for his life after blowing the whistle for a second time a decade later
Motlanthe: We are too quick to suffocate small businesses with taxes
Former president Kgalema Motlanthe has said that a way to help solve the unemployment crisis is to give small businesses breathing room
‘We mustn’t tire’ — Manuel on South Africa’s economic recovery
During a webinar on Wednesday evening, the former finance minister said the country needs a stronger social compact and a more detailed recovery plan
Covid-19 hurts the middle class
The rich have a security blanket. The poorest have extended government assistance. But for South Africa’s middle class, there is little in the way of financial support during the…
Myths and facts about low-fee schools
New research shows that these private institutions fulfil a vital role in SA’s education system.
Maths teaching in SA adds up to multiplying class divisions
Poor performance in public schools is likely to accelerate the growth of private education.
Privatisation of schools vs the public good
Good-quality state education is a basic right enshrined in the Constitution.
‘SA needs publicly funded and privately managed schools’
The Centre for Development and Enterprise is exploring the option of cultivating contract schools to boost the education system in South Africa.
A watershed moment for Sadtu
Sadtu’s call to members to examine their role in delivering education is a sea change in attitude.
South Africa desperate for skilled teachers
A new reveals Centre for Development and Enterprise report shows severe issues in the education, experience and management of teachers.
Competiveness ‘rests with the state’
State capacity and coherent economic policy have emerged as two of the key issues if South Africa’s global competitiveness is to improve.
Immigrants can solve skills fix
High economic growth rates will not be possible without reviewing immigration policy, report says.
Report: Youth job-creation programmes are failing
Job-creation programmes aimed at the youth in South Africa’s three largest metropolitan areas are not working, according to a new report.