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…
Confronting racism in South African schools is a necessity
The ongoing racism at schools in South Africa needs to be addressed. Recent incidents reported by the media at Centenary High School in Durban this month and last year at…
The impact of socio-economic factors on school violence
Dr Sheetal Bhoola ON February 4, a brutal brawl took place at Centenary Secondary in Asherville, Durban leaving three students injured and causing the school to shut their doors. Police…
Policy framework needs to address dropout rates
Dr Sheetal Bhoola, High dropout rates at schools persist in South Africa despite us celebrating an improved, higher pass rate. This remains an alarming concern as the Zero Dropout School…
Private institutions, the missing link in South Africa’s education landscape
Dr Sheetal Bhoola The recent influx of university applications for the first year of study at universities in South Africa is clearly representative of the fact that annually, there is…
Correct subject choices are the beginning of a career trajectory
Dr. Blade Nzimande, the Minister of Higher Education, highlighted the importance of mathematics in certain degrees, emphasizing a 60% pass requirement. Scarce skills sectors, including sciences and engineering, demand specific subjects. However, students often lack guidance in selecting the right subjects for their desired qualifications.
The demise of leaders in 2023 reminds us of the purpose of servant leadership
THE demise of our leaders in 2023 reminds us of the great purpose of servant leadership. The recent deaths of Professor Hoosen Coovadia, an anti-apartheid stalwart, prolific scientist and activist…
Violence and crime has become a communication tool for poor South Africans
RECENT provincial statistics have indicated that there has been an overall increase in robberies, rape, murder, hijackings, and organised crime in the province. The head of the justice and violence…
Can South Africans truly be happy in the present socio-economic context?
SHEETAL BHOOLA ON March 20, the world acknowledged World Happiness Day, but few South Africans acknowledged the day. In the current context of socio-economic pressures and political instability, are South…