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3 Sep 2021 | "If you're a woman who can do math, you can do anything"

“The gender gap in STEM is partly born from a gap between confidence and capability,” said Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, CEO of the Motsepe F...

23 Aug 2021 | Basic Education Department needs a few lessons in 21st-century learning

Most teachers are under-resourced, underpaid, overburdened, inadequately skilled – and expected to shove a one-size-fits-all curriculum set for ...

2 Aug 2021 | SPARROW REPORT AND UPDATE JULY 202

’An extra 500,000 children have dropped out of school during the pandemic, data from the latest National Income Dynamics Coronavirus Rapid Mobil...

23 Jul 2021 | IEC to make final decision on whether elections will go ahead

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will on Friday make a final decision on whether the October Local government Elections will take place or n...

23 Jul 2021 | Since 1994, SA has been a mixed bag of presidents and patchy institution-building

Richard Calland and Mabel Dzinouya Sithole unpack their insights into the presidential leadership of South Africa over the past 25 years, and track th...

16 Jul 2021 | Rondebosch prof's book explores wonders of science

There is no slowing down for retired Rondebosch scientist Professor Mike Bruton, whose latest book, Curious Notions, was released last month. It&rsqu...

15 Jul 2021 | Lawlessness is used to overthrow democracy in South Africa

The chaos of these past few days is a reminder of the danger South Africa continues to live with, as well as an indication of the disfigurement of its...

15 Jul 2021 | Survey shows support for local elections postponement

Just over 60% of adults have supported the postponement of this year’s local government elections. Findings from the University of Johannesburg...

15 Jul 2021 | Unrest is being used to subvert South Africa's democracy

Destruction of businesses will lead to a multiplication of unemployment. The mayhem of the last few days is a reminder of the danger that South Afric...

5 Jul 2021 | Minister Tito Mboweni appoints Advisory Board for Government Pensions Administration Agency

The Minister of Finance (Minister), Mr Tito Mboweni, has in terms of section 7A (4) (e) of the Public Service Act, 1994 (Proc No. 103 of 1994), appoin...