In a world shaped by artificial intelligence, education should not become mechanical or cold. It must remain a profoundly human and spiritual practice. Drawing on the ideas of Ibn al-Arabi and Yusuf Çelik, we can view education as a means to reflect the qualities of God, such...

‘The path to educational equality in South Africa is long and challenging, but Naicker’s book offers a hopeful vision for the future.’ Book review by LEBOGANG KHOZA & ZIKHONA NGQULA South Africa’s education system remains deeply unequal, with students from working-class and disadvantaged communities facing significant barriers...

By ADNAAN ADAMS THE Muslim Thinker NPC proudly introduces ‘Faith, Faculty and Future’, a seminar designed to inspire first-year and undergraduate students to reflect on the purpose of education, rethink its role in shaping their academic and personal growth, and reframe perspectives through the lens of universal...

Behind the celebrations and accolades lies another reality: the stark and persistent inequality faced by learners in underprivileged schools. The gap between fee-paying and no-fee schools is more than just a statistic – it’s the story of a system in need of urgent transformation. By SIGAMONEY MANICKA...

It is no harm to celebrate excellence, but what about the children in townships who graduate with their Grade 12 certificates? Their successes – achieved against the odds – deserve equal, if not greater, recognition. A letter to the Premier of the Western Cape From PROFESSOR SIGAMONEY...

VICTOR RITCHIE, former principal of Harold Cressy High School in Cape Town, delivered the special guest address at the Honouring Our Teachers in Their Lifetimes award ceremony by the Movement Against Illegitimate Leaders’ (MAIL) on Saturday November 9, 2024. My task is to reflect on just a...

MAIL paid tribute to teachers who had served the educational needs of the youth in the community above and beyond the call of normal duty. By FARID SAYED THE Movement Against Illegitimate Leaders (MAIL) paid tribute to 30 retired teachers at an award ceremony on Saturday November...

Reimagining universities should be grounded in the realities of their societies, using their knowledge, resources and research capacities to address pressing societal issues. By PROFESSOR ASLAM FATAAR African universities stand at a major crossroads. Established as institutions dedicated to the public good and nation-building, they now face...

Systemic change is essential, beginning with a reimagining of the Foundation Phase to emphasise social-emotional skills and personal development for township children. By SIGAMONEY NAICKER The silence of social commentators on the state of education in the Western Cape is staggering. After more than a decade working...

The Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act enters a period of negotiation over who will have control over school admission and language of instruction policy. By PROFESSOR ASLAM FATAAR The Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act has sparked considerable political controversy, particularly its potential impact on South...