Nearly 20 million South Africans live in rural areas. Why are the country's universities so dismissive of rurality? Kim Ludbrook/EPAEducation can and should change people’s lives. Education systems ought to operate with the public good in mind. But for many South Africans, this is not the case. I would suggest that part of the reason post-colonial and post-apartheid … [Read more...] about Education can’t be for ‘the public good’ if universities ignore rural life | The Conversation
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Lucy Perry on life after testifying at the Royal Commission
When Lucy Perry testified at the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Sydney last March, spectators clapped and cheered as she offered evidence about former Knox Grammar School headmaster Ian Patterson. Perry, impish and indomitable with her shocking pink mohawk, described how Patterson had taken hold of her buttocks and touched her genitals in … [Read more...] about Lucy Perry on life after testifying at the Royal Commission
Wine auction raises R15-million to further life skills and education in Cape Winelands
The 2016 AfrAsia Bank Cape Wine Auction raised an impressive R15-million to further life skills, education and training in the Cape Winelands. A record was broken when the first ever bottle of Touch Warwick Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 was sold for R1.3-million. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your publication. My Press … [Read more...] about Wine auction raises R15-million to further life skills and education in Cape Winelands
Country Life Presents: Ferris Lane, Intaba Estate Kyalami
A MyJHB.co.za selected Kyalami Country Club video for you: Background to Kyalami Kyalami is a suburb situated within the boundaries of the Midrand area, and is bordered by Glenferness and Beaulieu. Kyalami was originally made up of 6 acre and larger stands, however many of the property owners have sub-divided their properties. The sizes of the stands now vary between 2.5 acres … [Read more...] about Country Life Presents: Ferris Lane, Intaba Estate Kyalami
Trend Report: #PayBackTheMoney, #Besties and life before Facebook
It’s been fairly quiet on social media this week. By quiet, we mean there haven’t been any major Twitter storms to avoid or Facebook meltdowns to watch. That being said, we’ve still been able to pinpoint a few gems on social media. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your publication. My Press Release (MyPR) provides free South … [Read more...] about Trend Report: #PayBackTheMoney, #Besties and life before Facebook
