Month: June 2005

Tshepo Nkosi puts the arguments for and against outcomes based education. This article is partly based on a discussion Tshepo held with school students about their attitude to outcomes based education (OBE)

The article by Sarah Motha is based on the ongoing collaborative participatory research between Khanya College and Wits-EPU on Migrants Rights to Access Basic Education.

David Lukhele looks at the infrastructure problems at rural and urban working class schools, compares them to former Model C schools and contends that government policy is responsible for the big gaps between them.

Khulekani Mthembu argues that the merging of schools raises questions about the standard of education in townships.

This article written by ABET practitioners – Themba Mbhele, Oupa Dlangalala & Takiso Matlakala – looks at how this type of education provides a space for illiterate people in South Africa to develop organisational and life skills.

Nomzamo Mati looks at developments at tertiary institutions and their impact on black working class students. She also looks at the role played by Sasco.

Dieketseng Mosinki & Shibobo Moiloa write about the formation of the BCP which has used culture to develop education organize for the community of Bophelong.

Simthembile Zatu writes about the Vaal-based WCCC which attempts to tackle community problems in accessing basic services and free quality education.

Ben Ntoloane argues government’s GEAR policy is responsible for the high unemployment rate among the youth and reflects on the need to organise among unemployed youth.

Molefi Ndlovu argues that the de-mobilisation of old formations has created new oppression for activists.