Albie Sachs: Free housing, food or education was not promised in the Constitution: He said during the drafting of the Constitution, the assumption the drafters adopted was that South Africa was an unjust society which needed changing. Important issues “Our Constitution presupposes a need for change and the powers granted by the ... Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: Albie Sachs: Free housing, food or education was not promised in the Constitution
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South African industry heavyweights discuss free speech in the digital age
South African industry heavyweights discuss free speech in the digital age: How do we strike the balance between safety and freedom of speech on the Internet? Can good intentions muffle constructive content? These were the topics under discussion at the IAB SA’s recent panel discussion on Free Speech in the Digital Age. Source: Media Update Submit your own Press Release … [Read more...] about South African industry heavyweights discuss free speech in the digital age
The wrong questions are being asked in the free higher education debate | The Conversation
The wrong questions are being asked in the free higher education debate: Chinese graduates celebrate. A university degree is a passport to a better life Wu Hong/EPAThe main brief of the Commission of Inquiry into Higher Education and Training (The Fees Commission) demands that it enquires and makes findings on the feasibility of fee-free higher education in South Africa. The … [Read more...] about The wrong questions are being asked in the free higher education debate | The Conversation
‘Free’ higher education: unrealistic expectations, unsustainable solutions | The Conversation
'Free' higher education: unrealistic expectations, unsustainable solutions: "Free" education is not fair or sustainable. Reuters/Mark HutchingsFree higher education is a myth. There is no such thing anywhere in the world, even in wealthy states like Germany, Finland, Norway and Sweden, which insist that their tertiary education systems are “free”. In fact, higher … [Read more...] about ‘Free’ higher education: unrealistic expectations, unsustainable solutions | The Conversation
Free education is possible if South Africa moves beyond smoke and mirrors | The Conversation
Free education is possible if South Africa moves beyond smoke and mirrors: University students are fed up that their calls for free education are being ignored. Nic Bothma/EPASouth Africa’s universities are once again in uproar. Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande has outlined how higher education should deal with fee increments for 2017. His announcement … [Read more...] about Free education is possible if South Africa moves beyond smoke and mirrors | The Conversation
