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‘We should affirm one another’

‘We should affirm one another’

Veronica McKay’s legacy lies in the millions of ‘forgotten’ people

Make time for yourself

Make time for yourself

Top educationist Jane Hofmeyr says working moms need to make compromises but should not neglect themselves

Found in translation

Lack of funds threatens experiment in mother-tongue education, writes <b>Cornia Pretorius</b>

Study of psychological violence

Are you suffering from migraines? What about stomach problems, high blood pressure, asthma, chest pain or ulcers?

New beginnings

New beginnings

Westerford High is helping to set up a new school, writes <B>Cornia Pretorius</b>.

Leaving the bay

In fact, one of the guiding principles of <i>Belacqua and so it goes</i> is to think aloud about possible future scenarios for higher education.

Baptism of fire awaits Essop at the Council on Higher Education

The newly appointed chief executive of the CHE will tackle the organisational turmoil that has undermined the work of the policy advisory body.

Giving healthcare for children and seniors a shot in the arm

“The Sharpeville integrated nutrition programme for the elderly is my passion,” says Wilna Oldewage-Theron .

Focus on teaching

Focus on teaching, Unisa told

A quality audit tells university to get its vast house in order, write <b>Cornia Pretorius</b> and <b>Primarashni Gower</b>.

University for Mbombela

Mpumalanga is to get its own institution and academic hospital, but go ahead still has to come from the minister. Cornia Pretorius reports.

Degrees out of sync with jobs

South African graduates do not have the competence in spoken and written English or the oral presentation skills required by employers.

‘Flawed’ tender for textbooks

The Department of Basic Education was back peddling this week following a groundswell of opposition against a “fundamentally flawed” tender.

Good lessons in any language

The problem with South African education is less about mother-tongue tuition than the quality of teaching.

Motshekga reads the riot act

Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga has read the riot act to more than 100 of her top officials, warning them that none of them can take their jobs for granted.

‘A’ is for a new life

Number 887 Botha Street in Hermanstad appears to be just another house in the west of Pretoria.

‘Research put on hold to fund World Cup’

Cornia Pretorius reports on problems at the National Research Foundation.

Biofuel production could threaten fynbos

South Africa’s unique fynbos vegetation could be threatened if canola is introduced as a source of biofuel.

One step closer to free varsities

Free education for poor university students moved sharply up the government’s priorities this week with the announcement of a ministerial committee to advise Minister of Higher…

One minister please, says Pandor

Education minister has also called on government to assist in finalising university mergers.

SA’s loss will be UK’s gain

Calie Pistorius literally grew up on the lawns of the 100-year-old institution where his father was a deputy vice-chancellor.