Institutions of higher learning should commemorate their casualties
COMMENT There are always casualties in war. In the early 1980s, an aspiring professional, Hendrick…
Education
NSFAS’s woes do not help its mandate
NEWS ANALYSIS This week the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and the National Education,…
Eastern Cape universities concerned by rising Covid cases
More students at the University of Fort Hare have tested positive for Covid-19. On Monday,…
Fort Hare students test positive for Covid after partying
The Eastern Cape department of health has cautioned people in that province to avoid crowded…
Unisa shortlists two candidates for the vice-chancellor job
Unisa has shortlisted two academics to take over from the outgoing vice-chancellor. The long-distance institution…
Q&A Sessions: ‘A good teacher must love the kids’
As a child, Mokhudu Machaba had to cross a flooded river on her way to…
Parktown Boys’ High principal fired for tragic death of Enoch Mpianzi
The drowning of 13-year-old Enoch Mpianzi during an unauthorised Parktown Boys’ High School excursion has…
Invest in children to boost SA’s recovery
COMMENT South Africa has committed to achieving inclusive, rights-based, sustainable development. To do this, it…
When education is neglected, there can be no progress
COMMENT Chinese philosopher Lao-tzu said: “Give a man a fish and you feed him for…
Young academics need mentors and sponsors
COMMENT When I was a university student, most of my friends frowned at me whenever…
Teacher union to join Cosatu strike over ‘uncaring employer’
On the occasion of World Teachers’ Day, they have been hailed for their bravery during…
Student teachers learn new resilience
Every year thousands of student teachers descend on schools for a few weeks of practical…