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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>.

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 .

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.

Free State sweeps the boards at NTA awards

If the results in the department of education’s tenth edition of annual National Teaching Awards (NTA) is anything to go by, the Cheetahs may just take the Currie Cup final…

A world in their fingers

The garage that Minah Maubane has turned into a classroom is cold and dark. Only one small window reluctantly allows the bright light of midday to filter in, settling on the…

‘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…

DoE to review closure of teacher training colleges

The department of higher education and training and the department of basic education have to look into the reopening of some teacher training colleges, 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.

Where govt fails FAS victims

The government should be doing more to deal with the high numbers of children with foetal alcohol syndrome.

Ministry on a tightrope

The new minister of basic education has her work cut out for her — and her provincial track record doesn’t bode well.

Learning while laughing

Laughing Giraffe, originally published in English, has recently been translated into Afrikaans (Kameelperd wat so Lag).