Private or public school makes no difference if parents aren’t involved: The report said the performance of pupils in public schools was poor by world standards‚ even though South Africa spent a relatively high proportion of GDP and of taxation on education. However‚ Kane-Berman said the overall matric pass rate of public ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews New … [Read more...] about SA News: Private or public school makes no difference if parents aren’t involved
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People with epilepsy aren’t protected in Africa. What needs to be done | The Conversation
People with epilepsy aren't protected in Africa. What needs to be done: ShutterstockIn October 2017 Abdul Matola was stoned and burnt to death in Malawi after being accused of being a “bloodsucking vampire”. Matola had lived with uncontrolled epilepsy -– a highly treatable and non-infectious condition characterised by recurring seizures. When he … [Read more...] about People with epilepsy aren’t protected in Africa. What needs to be done | The Conversation
The real reason why cities in sub-Saharan Africa aren’t issuing municipal bonds | The Conversation
The real reason why cities in sub-Saharan Africa aren't issuing municipal bonds: REUTERS/Euroluftbild.deCities around the world have been financing their long-term investment needs through municipal bonds for centuries. The first recorded transaction occurred in Genoa in 1150. More recently, in the US, over USD$ 111 billion were issued in November … [Read more...] about The real reason why cities in sub-Saharan Africa aren’t issuing municipal bonds | The Conversation
After school clubs aren’t always safe spaces: what should be done about it | The Conversation
After school clubs aren't always safe spaces: what should be done about it: Getting involved in after-school sports can be positive, but it comes with risks too. Reuters/David GrayYoung people around the world are encouraged to get involved in extracurricular activities. These range from choirs and drama clubs to sports teams, with many other options available depending on the … [Read more...] about After school clubs aren’t always safe spaces: what should be done about it | The Conversation
Young South Africans aren’t apathetic, just fed up with formal politics | The Conversation
Young South Africans aren't apathetic, just fed up with formal politics: Children marching on the anniversary of the Soweto uprising. EPA/Kim LudbrookSouth Africa’s youth-led movements such as #FeesMustFall and #RhodesMustFall provided contrasting view to perceptions that young people are apathetic and disinterested in the future of their country. But the protests didn’t quite … [Read more...] about Young South Africans aren’t apathetic, just fed up with formal politics | The Conversation
