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Units of measure – with a side of nostalgia
The Seven Measures of the World by Piero Martin makes dry topics entertaining and informative
What do South African students learn when we teach about race?
There is a conspicuous lack of teaching resources to address the historical construction of race in the South African context.
DBE: 95% of schools to open on June 8
After a week’s delay, the basic education minister said the majority of schools are ready to open, but added that ‘the golden rule is, there will be no school that will resume,…
To the first-years from rural and township schools: Don’t despair
My colleagues and I were talking about our experiences as first-year students and how things can get particularly difficult if you come from a rural or township school. This…
Slice of life: How my mom taught me to save
In high school I used to be that guy who put together events such as the Valentine’s Day bash, as well as the teacher and learner awards. In university, a friend told me that I…
Illiteracy is part of a ticking time bomb
Unemployment, corruption, unfair distribution of wealth and the frustration at the cost of living are all powder kegs waiting to explode.