State Of The Nation 2020
latest news & developmentsCovid-19: An opportunity to reform the educational landscape
Policymakers and pundits, however, must ensure novel solutions do not exacerbate the inequalities of the South African education system
The NHI could provide a dose of social justice for South Africa
But to do so, it will have to provide genuine universal access to marginalised communities, including refugees and migrants
Can-do people achieve despite the odds
Our final freedom is the choice we make in our attitude to difficult circumstances — as the stories of 16 exceptional teachers show
South Africa must have a stake in artificial intelligence technology
The country needs an institute that will be a conduit for AI knowledge to industry, society and government
Preparing graduates for the workplace
Imbuing students with entrepreneurial thinking can also provide value to the larger economy
Dear EFF, it’s time for radical renewable transformation
The party’s vision for Eskom seems to be one designed to benefit vested interests rather than the greater good
Floods in Ireland: A postcard from the edge of the climate crisis
It seems that politicians aren’t paying attention to the floods, fires and droughts spinning our world out of control
Basic literacy: reading comes before coding
Teaching coding in primary school could increase inequality if other skills are not prioritised
‘We’re satisfied with SA’s land reform policy’— US Ambassador
Top US official is lobbying multinational firms to invest in South Africa
DA’s Moodey joins leadership race
The head of the Democratic Alliance in Gauteng says he wants to take his experience to the national level
Get TVET colleges to work first before investing in new campuses
There has been an effort by the state to expand the TVET college sector. But the reality is that the systems at many of these colleges are simply not working
Cape Town commuters still derailed
Cape Town’s largest passenger rail line has been closed for months, hitting people’s pockets and adding to road traffic congestion in the city
Editorial: Dealing with the sins of yesteryear
Life moves at a heady pace in South Africa and with it the march of history. In dealing with the sins of yesterday we must realise that we have to also deal with the sins of…
Ramaphosa makes peace with Malema over gender-based violence comments
In his Sona response, the president apologised for the weaponising of gender-based violence, saying the attack on the red beret leader was “uncalled for”
Be bold, Cyril, even if it’s politically risky
He must end the Mantashe problem and execute his strategy rather than keep the ANC onside