Some critics argue that the new certificate may encourage more pupils to drop out of school. But we argue that it is a positive move.
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South Africa needs to rethink the role of the informal economy as it mulls over ideas to beat joblessness.
The subject of Technology can be used to support and develop pupils' entrepreneurial skills.
Mechanisation of agricultural activity can help many African countries unlock underutilised agricultural potential. But there are serious obstacles which must be removed.
Exergames should be used to replace sedentary video games, not traditional physical education.
South Africa should look towards inclusive growth to push back the growing levels of poverty within the population.
A deeper analysis of South Africa's joblessness reveals a scarier picture of large sections of the population suffering, especially the country's youth.
Competence is not a human trait. Let's leave it for the robots.
A study of how the Young African Leaders Initiative handles its business exposes typical weaknesses, mainly lack of understanding local context, suffered by many foreign aid programmes.
The rising talk about 'white monopoly capital' as an obstacle to economic inclusion in South Africa is a red herring.
Very few African universities offer postgraduate degrees in astronomy. This gap in knowledge and training can be addressed through international partnerships and collaboration.
Helping your teenager with their homework can make them feel incompetent and can hinder their own skills development.
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Professor of Sociology, University of Essex
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Program Director – Health and Physical Education, Maths/Science, Faculty of Education, University of Tasmania
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