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The number of enrolments at universities increased by 40% in 12 years and, on average, white students performed better than black, coloured and Indian first-time undergraduates. (John McCann/M&G)
EDUCATION GAP

More black students at university, but still starting at a disadvantage

The headcount of black students at all universities stood at 84.8% in 2017 compared with 14.3% of white students. In 2005 black students comprised 74.5% of the university…

  • Bongekile Macupe
2 min read
The MEC for education in Gauteng, Panyaza Lesufi (Theana Breugem/Gallo Images/Foto24)
ANGIE MOTSHEKGA

‘Suspend June school holidays’

Schools were supposed to open on April 14, but with the lockdown only ending on April 16, they will remain closed

  • Bongekile Macupe
2 min read
BOOK

Still in the shadow of the past

Mokubung Nkomo reviews a book that considers the achievements, challenges and contradictions of educational transformation

  • Mokubung Nkomo
5 min read