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Textbooks, toddlers, tantrums

by Karabo Mashaba | Dec 10, 2021 | Indepth2021

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.  

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Workers at South Point go on strike over salary increases

by Karabo Mashaba | Sep 9, 2021 | News

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

by Karabo Mashaba | Sep 7, 2021 | News

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

by Karabo Mashaba | Aug 19, 2021 | News

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?

by Karabo Mashaba | Jun 16, 2021 | News

It is the 45th anniversary of the Soweto uprising, however, South African youth are still plagued with an array of socio-economic issues.  

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PHOTO ESSAY: #QueerLivesMatter march in Braamfontein

by Karabo Mashaba | Jun 7, 2021 | News

Karabo Mashaba is a student journalist for Wits Vuvuzela. She captured the LGBTQIA+ march in Braamfontein on June 3, 2021.  

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NSFAS allowance hold-ups heap stress on students

by Karabo Mashaba | Jun 4, 2021 | News

It was announced that students would be paid allowances, yet many of them have still not received anything.  

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Man expands his mission to give students laptops

by Karabo Mashaba | May 21, 2021 | News

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..  

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The writing is on the wall at NWU

by Karabo Mashaba | May 21, 2021 | News

 A loud ‘No to homophobia!’ from the university, as they launch a symbol of inclusivity and affirmation for the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Braamfontein protesters demand reform in Uganda

by Karabo Mashaba | May 14, 2021 | News

At a protest in Braamfontein, Ugandan opposition activists called for democracy and an end to oppression in their country.  

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REVIEW: ‘Invisible Strings’ explores greed and religious indoctrination

by Karabo Mashaba | May 6, 2021 | REVIEWS

A budding author’s first book examines how religion can be used to manipulate people and how greed can manifest itself through capitalism 

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SLICE: Writing a journal heals me

by Karabo Mashaba | Apr 21, 2021 | Opinion

I can nurture my inner self and just seamlessly transfer all that baggage from my shoulders onto a page. (more…)

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