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.
We must do better to resolve racial fissures in our society
OpinionWe need to examine what this incident and the exoneration of racism-accused Brackenfell High really say about SA
Creating integrated learning environments
OpinionWhat does the viral video of that Krugersdorp high school tell us about the future of nonracial education in SA?
Rhoda Kadalie’s legacy is her reward
OpinionRhoda Kadalie was a principled activist from a lost generation, who thumbed her nose at the establishment
United front needed to tackle violence
OpinionThere are many reasons for this behaviour and vice-chancellors need to put fear aside and act or it will persist
Leadership needed to fix potholes in race relations
OpinionWhere are we in terms of race relations almost 30 years since the end of legal apartheid?
Will Smith’s almighty slap a sick display of toxic masculinity
OpinionWill Smith’s behaviour was selfish, misguided and a dismal example of how far society still has to go
Deal with fear by facing it
OpinionInstead of standing by and watching schools struggle to survive with little or no resources, lend a helping hand
Where was outrage when other groups were forced to flee wars?
OpinionWhere was your outrage when refugees were Syrian, Afghani, Yemeni, Palestinian or African?
Talented students fall through cracks in unequal society
OpinionIn the past few weeks, I have found myself dealing with a very tragic situation: top matriculants who did not apply ...
Selection tests for school admission a complex issue
OpinionMondale High School is located in Portlands, Mitchells Plain, a rough neighbourhood of the Cape Flats.