Every day in South Africa, the unthinkable happens. On average, more than three children are murdered, and 58 are sexually abused. In the last financial year alone, over 26,000 cases…
Investigating the National School Nutrition Programme: addressing tender fraud and nutritional needs
The National School Nutrition Programme has been earmarked to be investigated and independently evaluated in relation to the continual irregularities that have been reported. The allegations, which primarily include tender…
The importance of tertiary education in South Africa’s political landscape
Tertiary educational qualifications, as well as the opportunity to learn new skills and develop knowledge expertise, are central to providing value to any individual and society. South Africa’s National Development Plan…
The Impact of Economic Challenges on South Africa’s Grade 12 Learners and Future Employment
We have approached the second schooling term and South Africa’s grade 12 learners are now preparing for the final grade 12 exams. The pressures today for most learners completing school…
Addressing Nepotism and Irregularities in South Africa’s SETAs
The recent SETA debacle in South Africa once again highlights the prevalence of nepotism and the continuation of irregularities in South Africa. The long-term vision of the role of these…
Understanding father absenteeism in South Africa: Socio-economic factors at play
South Africans recently acknowledged and celebrated Father’s Day and numerous retail outlets capitalised on the day by advertising and selling appropriate gifts for men. The event has always been traditionally…
Caring for South Africa’s Children: Addressing Child Neglect and Abuse
CHILD Protection Week has just been concluded, but year after year we are still stuck in the same momentum. Recently a 3-year-old was left unattended for hours on end resulting…
Understanding the Challenges Facing South Africa’s Youth in 2025
THE month of June brings South Africa’s youth to the fore. Youth Month is all about understanding the role youth play in society and determining how we can meet their…
The urgent need for STEM education in South Africa’s economy
The pressure and the increasing need to build a functional and profitable economy are now becoming urgent. Every so often the media informs us of rising living costs, high unemployment,…
Understanding misinformation and malinformation in South Africa
MISINFORMATION and malinformation have become a norm within our society today. Yet many South Africans believe advice or any other information simply because it appears on a variety of social…