Historic records such as Nelson Mandela’s draft of his famous Rivonia trial speech, housed in Wits University’s library, are in danger of being destroyed by violent fringe groups, says Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande. Read the full article by here: Articles relating to Places | johannesburg Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR Free Press Release. … [Read more...] about Historical records like Rivonia trial documents could be destroyed – Nzimande
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VAT hike could be answer to SA woes – expert
A looming ratings downgrade, the falling rand and rising inflation means that the National Treasury will have to hike taxes even more significantly this year than in the previous few years. And much of this burden will land on consumers’ shoulders, warned Old Mutual Investment Group senior economist, Johann Els, ahead of Wednesday’s 2016 Budget […] The post VAT hike … [Read more...] about VAT hike could be answer to SA woes – expert
Why taking art education seriously could boost learning | The Conversation
Children's learning improves across all areas when they get the chance to make and appreciate art. ShutterstockThere were three keynote addresses at an education conference I attended recently. Each speaker dealt in some way or another with assessment, presenting statistics that highlighted South African pupils' poor performance - most particularly in maths and science. … [Read more...] about Why taking art education seriously could boost learning | The Conversation
Feminism could offer a new way to solve the #FeesMustFall crisis | The Conversation
A student faces off with a policeman in riot gear. Private security forces on campuses are a show of dominance and control. EPA/Nic BothmaThere has been a breakdown of trust in South Africa’s higher education sector. Student protesters and, at some universities, university employees including cleaners and gardeners, organised themselves under the banner of #FeesMustFall in 2015 … [Read more...] about Feminism could offer a new way to solve the #FeesMustFall crisis | The Conversation
I could have done better, says Gauteng matriculant with 5 distinctions
For many matrics, passing is enough, and getting a distinction a bonus – but not for Ga-Rankuwa pupil Daniel Letsoalo. Read the full article by here: Articles relating to Places | johannesburg Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR Free Press Release. Click HERE to submit your Johannesburg or Gauteng Press Release. Read more on: MyJHB Read more on … [Read more...] about I could have done better, says Gauteng matriculant with 5 distinctions
