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Gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa: the new terror, the new normal
South Africa has one of the highest rates of intimate partner violence, where rape and sexual violence have become the order of the day. No country exists free of violence, whether moderate or severe, and South Africa is no exception – hence, it is customarily referred to as having a ‘culture of violence’. As a […]
Ending violence against women and children requires a shift in our thinking and practices
Reports have highlighted the impact of colliding pandemics on women and children, Covid-19 and GBV – with levels of violence escalated during “lockdown” at the homes where women and children should ideally be safe. As we reach the end of the 16 days of activism of no violence against women and children campaign, we have […]
Universal access to water important to reduce women abuse
As we commemorate the 16 Days of Activism against Women and Child Abuse, it is crucial that we look at the role of the lack of access to reliable water supply in women and child abuse. Water is life as it is basically central to every aspect of life. It is therefore critical that every […]
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Letter to the Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga
I write to you as a very concerned citizen regarding the proposed opening of schools for the new academic year, upon which you have both discretion and directive as vested by the authority of your ministerialship. There can be no doubt that any nation’s power lies with the wealth and strength of its educational system […]
Examination leaks in the context of performativity in South Africa
This could be one of the reasons why learners, teachers, and parents resorted to unorthodox practices to ensure performativity, false academic standing, and a depicted fallacy of hard work. Examination leaks are common throughout the world, with seemingly no tangible strategies to address this challenge. The challenge has attracted various conflicting discourses among academics in […]
Is it time for Matric exams to go digital?
For the first time in South Africa’s history, the Department of Basic Education on Friday 4 December, 2020 took the extraordinary step of deciding that Mathematics Paper 2, as well as Physical Science Paper 2, be rewritten following the leaks. The Covid-19 pandemic has already put traditional ways of assessing learners to the test, but […]
INNOVATION
Church and the fourth industrial revolution
As a young boy who was raised in the Lutheran Church, one of the things I had to contend with was the determination of...
EDUCATION
Season 2021 of ‘Survivor’ South Africa
Let’s face it, 2021, much to the dismay of millions of our people - seems to be a repeat of last year. Much of...
ECONOMICS
Money isn’t the most powerful motivator
Most companies have unique methods for motivating people. When it’s done right this delivers an energised workforce, inspires progress and pushes teams to excel....
