Why South Africa will find it hard to break free from its vicious teaching cycle: Academic outcomes can be accomplished by high teaching quality. ShutterstockHalf of all South African pupils who attended school for five years can’t do basic calculations. This is according to a 2015 TIMMS report on mathematics achievements among Grade 5 learners in South Africa. At the same … [Read more...] about Why South Africa will find it hard to break free from its vicious teaching cycle | The Conversation
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#ChildProtectionWeek: Teen fighting for her life after vicious attack
#ChildProtectionWeek: Teen fighting for her life after vicious attack: Johannesburg - As South Africa observes Child Protection Week, a 13-year-old schoolgirl is fighting for her life in hospital after a vicious attack that could leave her brain damaged. Gauteng Social Development MEC Nandi Mayathula-Khoza said she had received a message at the weekend that the teenager, who … [Read more...] about #ChildProtectionWeek: Teen fighting for her life after vicious attack