Active citizens for better schooling: what Kenya's history can teach South Africa: The idea of "Harambee" - self-help - was central to Jomo Kenyatta's thinking and politics. bootbearwdc/Flickr, CC BY-ND“Weak governance” is a popular scapegoat for the poor results achieved by South Africa’s education system. And there is no doubt that many aspects of how the … [Read more...] about Active citizens for better schooling: what Kenya’s history can teach South Africa | The Conversation
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History explains why South Africans on the left argue for free passes for the rich | The Conversation
History explains why South Africans on the left argue for free passes for the rich: Students from Wits University, in Johannesburg, during a protest for free education. EPA/Kim LudbrookIn a society like South Africa in which one racial group has dominated another, poor people are ignored in economic debates by those who claim to speak for them. Take the calls for free higher … [Read more...] about History explains why South Africans on the left argue for free passes for the rich | The Conversation
History explains why Cameroon is at war with itself over language and culture | The Conversation
History explains why Cameroon is at war with itself over language and culture: Some Cameroonians don't believe Anglophone regions need an independent state of their own. ReutersTensions between English-speaking Cameroonians and the West-central African nation’s French-speaking government stretches back to end of colonial rule nearly 60 years ago. At the heart of the tension … [Read more...] about History explains why Cameroon is at war with itself over language and culture | The Conversation
ANC: DA has history of using people, De Lille casualty of own making
ANC: DA has history of using people, De Lille casualty of own making: The DA placed Patricia De Lille and JP Smith on special leave, meaning neither of them will be able to attend party caucus meetings or interact with caucus members. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Finance Committee plans to adopt resolution to have SAA AGM in Nov: According to legal advice … [Read more...] about ANC: DA has history of using people, De Lille casualty of own making
Kenya’s history of political violence: colonialism, vigilantes and militias | The Conversation
Kenya’s history of political violence: colonialism, vigilantes and militias: A supporter of the opposition leader Raila Odinga faces off against riot police officers during a protest in Nairobi. Dai Kurokawa/EPAThe Supreme Court decision to nullify Kenya’s presidential election and hold a new poll has reignited fears that the country could descend into violence. Kenya … [Read more...] about Kenya’s history of political violence: colonialism, vigilantes and militias | The Conversation
