AMIDST the growing costs of necessities in South Africa, there is the stagnant economy, and the job market and private business sectors remain very volatile. Regardless, school fees have increased,…
School environments remain fertile ground for sexual harassment of children
In recent years, the South African government has engaged in campaigns to alert us about gender-based violence and power imbalances between men and women. Despite their efforts, there are continual…
Addressing the troubling rise of misconduct in South African schools
THE Department of Basic Education has had a flurry of urgencies, which all relate to the overall development of learners at South African schools. The recent incidents of school violence,…
Investing in teachers produces results
A NATIONAL survey recently indicated that approximately 50% of educators who are currently employed at schools in South Africa would prefer to retire early, and the primary motivation for this was heavy workloads…
The ethical complexities of using artificial intelligence in academic research
THERE has been increasing attention given to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at universities and its role in the knowledge economy. Continual debates about concerns regarding the originality of…
Raising a child requires a multi-faceted approach
AS WE BEGIN the month of April, South Africa hosts the second African Children’s Summit which runs from of April 4 to 7 in Parktown, Johannesburg. The intended outcome of…
Are we truly a transformed democratic nation: The impact of racial and ethnic profiling?
Thirty years post democracy and we continue to be faced with blatant racial profiling. Citizens are treated differently because of dominant societal perceptions which lead to negative stereotypes. This also has…
Why bullying is rife in South African schools
THE recent surge of incidents related to bullying and resulting in violence has been escalating in South Africa. On average, there are over three million learners at primary and secondary…
Solve the water challenge
THE core of developing a healthy and functional citizenship lies in South Africa’s capacity to educate their people appropriately. As we approached2025, with a new hope as we entered the…
What fuels student prostests?
Universities across South Africa proceed with registration processes and admission during January and February annually and simultaneously we await with anticipation student protests at numerous campuses in the country. During…