South Africa's matric results are held up as probably the most important moment in the basic education system. GCIS/FlickrSouth Africa’s Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced on January 5 that 70.7% of the country’s matrics – learners who wrote their final Grade 12 exams in 2015 – passed. Some can now apply for hotly contested university places; others will … [Read more...] about What final exam results reveal about South Africa’s school system | The Conversation
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Mind your language: talking about children with disabilities | The Conversation
The language used to talk about children with disabilities must be changed before attitudes will shift. Siegfried Modola/ReutersThere is a strong link between language and thinking. The language we use reflects the way we think about things and, in turn, ways of thinking are made possible by the language we use. A report released after South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation … [Read more...] about Mind your language: talking about children with disabilities | The Conversation
Out and about in Midrand
Out and about in Midrand Gauteng is littered with top golf courses, but our picks for convenience are: Blue Valley Golf and Country Estate, Kyalami Golf Course and The Johannesburg Country Club in Woodmead. Didn't bring any clubs? No problem, all these listed clubs hire out … Read more on Independent Online This news item (based on these keywords – Kyalami … [Read more...] about Out and about in Midrand
The Truth About South Africa and Apartheid
A www.MyZA.co.za South Africa selected video for you: MP3 Download: http://www.fdrpodcasts.com/#/3066/the-truth-about-south-africa-and-apartheid The mere mention of South Africa in a discussion provokes deep images of institutional racism, discrimination and horrific violence. An in-depth look at the controversial history of South Africa, Stefan … [Read more...] about The Truth About South Africa and Apartheid
What Africa can learn from China about climate change adaptation | The Conversation
An example of the restoration of a degraded mountain slope in China. The country is undergoing numerous initiatives to battle climate change. Anthony MillsChina is facing numerous threats from climate change. These include: increased mean annual temperature, increased frequency and severity of dust storms, decreased rainfall in some coastal areas, increased severity of snow … [Read more...] about What Africa can learn from China about climate change adaptation | The Conversation
