Author - Dave de Korte

Education in South Africa: Broken and Unequal

Understanding the education context in South Africa:

South Africa is one of the most beautiful countries in the world – celebrated for its magnificent scenery and rich diversity. But the landscape of our society is deeply marred. The legacy of apartheid has resulted in one of the most socio-economically unequal countries in the world which continues to trap people...

How Common Good is Responding to Education in South Africa

Nelson Mandela believed that “education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” This, together with seeing the need for systemic change in the Education sector, is what fuels Common Good’s response to the Education crisis in our nation. Our view is broader than a single classroom and longer than a single year, as we...