Jonathan Jansen is an internationally renowned expert in education, who in 2009 became the first black rector and vice-chancellor of the University of the Free State. He is a regular newspaper contributor, known for his views on transformation, peaceful reconciliation and unity.
Can criminals learn their lesson?
OpinionShould we consider amnesty for the corrupt, be they small fry or senior politicians? It’s a complex issue
Teachers uphold tough profession
OpinionAs happens every day, on Monday October 5 about 410,000 teachers showed up to teach 12.9-million children spread ...
How to foster honesty in online exams
OpinionVarsities can’t enforce cheat-free online assessments, but these seven steps will build integrity into the system
Pupils’ lives being ruined by exam plan 'joke'
OpinionThe government’s plan for the end-of-year examinations for grades 10 and 11 is a joke — except it will ruin the lives ...
Unlikely friendship teaches us life lessons
OpinionUntil two Saturdays ago, my idea of heaven was devouring a plate of grilled calamari at Bertha’s in Simon’s Town while ...
The issue of hair has long played a role in SA's divisive history
OpinionNext time the hair question explodes in our country, take a good look in the mirror.
Matric exam outcomes set for unprecedented disaster
OpinionBetween November 5 and December 15, more than 1.1-million matrics will write their national senior certificate ...
Embrace humanity around us
OpinionThe conditions in the country are perfect for a politics of grievance and resentment. The pandemic simply made a bad ...
This is why you can’t trust scientists who want schools to reopen
OpinionThe science of reopening schools must be looked at through the lens of inequality, not chances of infection
Danger of misreading Senekal
OpinionMuch nonsense has been written about Senekal.