A young man wearing an African National Congress shirt joins in student protests in South Africa. Party politics and student politics shouldn't mix. Reuters/Sydney SeshibediUniversity students in South Africa demonstrated high levels of organisation and solidarity during a series of fee protests in October 2015. Once President Jacob Zuma had declared a 0% fee increase for … [Read more...] about Why student leaders should be elected on merit, not party affiliation | The Conversation
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Why South Africa should not build eight new nuclear power stations | The Conversation
South Africa is considering new nuclear power stations to supplement the Koeberg plant near Cape Town. Mike Hutchings/ReutersIt has been an eventful year in South Africa, characterised by power cuts, parliamentary confrontations about wasteful expenditure and student fee protests. There has, however, been a massive elephant in the room that has impacted all these issues but … [Read more...] about Why South Africa should not build eight new nuclear power stations | The Conversation
Rich schools should share resources with poorer schools
Three pupils talk about their experiences of being in school. They each come from different backgrounds and go to schools in different areas. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR Free Press Release. Click HERE to submit your Johannesburg news. MyJHB Read more on MyJHB. Join the fun: Add Your event … [Read more...] about Rich schools should share resources with poorer schools
South Africa: In South Africa, Science Should Be Taught in Only One Language – How About English?
Mother tongue education has long been a political hot potato in South Africa. This started with the 1976 Soweto uprisings when school children staged protests after Afrikaans became the medium of instruction. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR Free Press Release. Click HERE to submit your Johannesburg … [Read more...] about South Africa: In South Africa, Science Should Be Taught in Only One Language – How About English?
Southern Africa: SADC Tribunal Should Re-Open Doors for Individuals – LSZ
The Law Society of Zimbabwe has said it is important that the Sadc Tribunal based in Namibia be restored to its original form following recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa where victims may not have recourse to legal redress. LSZ president Vimbai Nyemba said on Friday the Tribunal should be re-established with its original powers in the face of the breach of rights of … [Read more...] about Southern Africa: SADC Tribunal Should Re-Open Doors for Individuals – LSZ
