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.

SA education system not ready for a big jump in pass mark

Opinion

Mmusi Maimane of Build One SA has made the 30% pass rate his thing just like Gayton McKenzie of the Patriotic Alliance ...

Boys’ schools — we ignore the signs at our peril

Opinion

Should we rethink the role of boys’ schools in SA?

How city on a hill become a nightmare in a ditch

Opinion

“I really love your movies,”  a fellow passenger said coming off a long haul flight as we rushed towards customs ...

100 days of nothing

Opinion

In politics we have now passed 100 days of the government of national unity and it is fair to ask how our ministers of ...

Value of cellphones in schools rings loud

Opinion

Around the world, education authorities are grappling with a new question: should schools ban cellphones?

Staggering drop in pupils reaching matric still doesn’t ring alarm bells

Opinion

On October 21, an estimated 727,121 full-time candidates will start to write their final examinations (National Senior ...

Why nothing is going to change as a result of Bela

Opinion

I really cannot see what the fuss is about the Bela bill. Political parties and conservative citizens should really ...

Advice and lessons for budding teachers

Opinion

So, what’s plan B? There are a whole lot of teachers in their final year of preservice teacher education asking me that ...

Don’t call it fiscal stability, call it what it is — social injustice

Opinion

There are two serious threats facing the school system in SA. The threat of extortion (teachers, pupils) and the threat ...

Tough love the best way to address antisocial behaviour

Opinion

The past few months have drawn attention to some tragic incidents of extreme antisocial behaviour on the part of high ...