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Edinburgh University students protest against the false promise of “hybrid learning” to new and returning students on October 24, 2020 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
AUSTRALASIA

Global online learning survey finds high workloads led to suicidal ideation

Respondents to the survey on digital teaching reported a decline in mental health because of unforgiving workloads and expectations placed on them by managers.

  • Bongekile Macupe
4 min read
Aggrieved: DA eThekwini councillor Nicole Graham had her mic muted during a virtual sitting. The municipality blamed it on a software glitch
ANC

DA cries foul play over muted mic

But high court rules in favour of the eThekwini municipality, as judge decries ‘political point-scoring’

  • Bongekile Macupe
4 min read
The challenge is multifaceted. It’s about infrastructure, qualified teachers, nutrition, safety, inclusive learning materials and, above all, political will and national coordination. (John McCann/M&G)
COVID 19

Human lives matter more than education, but humans can still learn

The lockdown has exposed gross inequalities in education and society, but also gives us the opportunity to find new solutions

  • Thidziambi Phendla
5 min read
Not easy: Patrick Munkana has already lost up to 60% of his revenue, but is soldiering on
COVID 19

Covid-19’s impact on small biz

Small businesses are choosing to adapt and upgrade their offering in order to keep their heads above water until Covid-19 is contained

  • Tshegofatso Mathe
5 min read