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Focus on matric results conceals a silent crisis
17th April 2023 We should stop pretending that all is well in our schools just because the matric pass rate is better than expected. Every year, at a glitzy... →
Are there 15-million child workers in Nigeria? Senior government official cites 22-year-old data – figure likely higher
By: Africa Check 13th April 2023 There are 15-million child workers in Nigeria, according to the headline of a March 2023 article in the Vanguard newspaper. The article quoted the... →
How Africa’s Financial Sector Can Manage Risk in Volatile Times
12th April 2023 Right now, every financial services company in Africa wants the same thing: to grow revenues, and reduce their risk. But with consumers across the... →
SA can’t lose focus on the crisis in schooling
11th April 2023 Reining in Sadtu and improving teacher quality are among the priorities in helping pupils actually learn. Nearly 29 years since we became a... →
For Comrade Mosie Moolla (1934 – 2023)
11th April 2023 1. →
It’s time for outrage about the quality of learning in SA’s schools
6th April 2023 The system is failing our poorest learners. Nearly 30 years since we became a democracy and the majority of SA’s learners are not learning to read,... →
The ANC’s turn to non-racialism
5th April 2023 The African National Congress is hoping that a chunk of white voters will help it over the electoral finishing line. This has garnered some... →
Honest diagnosis of issues will lead to better education
5th April 2023 The Centre for Development and Enterprise CDE is disappointed by the dismissive comments made by national basic education spokesperson Elijah... →
Fixing SA’s failing schools requires an entirely new leadership team
4th April 2023 Angie Motshekga is not up to the task of managing and turning around the education system. Though the bar is admittedly low, basic education... →
The forgotten story of school State capture
3rd April 2023 In February 2023, a Soweto school governing body treasurer lamented: “We’re dealing with gangsters in the education department; they’re out to loot... →
