Education system
Effects of COVID-19 on basic education will have lasting impact - expert
On Wednesday, almost 900,000 pupils tackled their first exam after months of trial and error brought on by the pandemic.
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Lockdown has exposed tech gulf between SA and rest of the world, say experts
Before the pandemic, President Cyril Ramaphosa had big plans for the fourth industrial revolution in the country, improving people's lives through technology. But the lockdown has exposed just how far behind South Africa is compared with other countries.
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ANALYSIS: Case law suggests SA must do more about disrupted schooling
The country's Constitution, as well as several court rulings, offer clear guidelines for how children's best interests should be managed and prioritised.
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Saftu plans mass action, wants overhaul of political, economic, social systems
In a virtual address with leaders of affiliate unions on Thursday night, secretary-general Zwelinzima Vavi said that the current education system made the youth unemployable and therefore susceptible to crime and joining gangs.
