Textbooks, toddlers, tantrums
Systems of higher education appear to be designed for childless students who enter university with minimal responsibilities but for parents seeking a qualification, the obstacles are endless.
Workers at South Point go on strike over salary increases
The workers are dissatisfied with their current salary and demand that their salaries be increased to R12 500. (more…)
INFOGRAPHIC: Bridging the gap in math education
Less than one third of learners registered for the National Senior Certificate have core mathematics as a matric subject. (more…)
Student writes children’s book to educate on autism
A Game Lonwabo Can Play was inspired by the author’s own experience of having a brother with autism. (more…)
WITH AUDIO: 45 years later: Educated but unemployed?
It is the 45th anniversary of the Soweto uprising, however, South African youth are still plagued with an array of socio-economic issues.
PHOTO ESSAY: #QueerLivesMatter march in Braamfontein
Karabo Mashaba is a student journalist for Wits Vuvuzela. She captured the LGBTQIA+ march in Braamfontein on June 3, 2021.
NSFAS allowance hold-ups heap stress on students
It was announced that students would be paid allowances, yet many of them have still not received anything.
Man expands his mission to give students laptops
Online campaign aims to provide students with laptops as well as airtime, to bridge the gap for those who do not have adequate access to either..
The writing is on the wall at NWU
A loud ‘No to homophobia!’ from the university, as they launch a symbol of inclusivity and affirmation for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Braamfontein protesters demand reform in Uganda
At a protest in Braamfontein, Ugandan opposition activists called for democracy and an end to oppression in their country.
REVIEW: ‘Invisible Strings’ explores greed and religious indoctrination
A budding author’s first book examines how religion can be used to manipulate people and how greed can manifest itself through capitalism
SLICE: Writing a journal heals me
I can nurture my inner self and just seamlessly transfer all that baggage from my shoulders onto a page. (more…)
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We Should Be Writing podcast
- Body ShamingIn the sixth and final episode of the 'Confessions' series, we unpack weight and body shaming, as we dissect confession 2216 from UniversityConfessions.za. Here, we discuss and exchange advice that aims to tackle ways to deal with and heal from toxic parenting and harm to self-esteem. Listen to the We Should Be Writing podcast on […]