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As International E-Waste Day is marked on 14 October, the City of Cape Town is encouraging residents to clear out their drawers, cupboards and storage spaces of unwanted electronic devices and ensure these items are disposed of responsibly. This year’s international campaign focuses on ‘Fast Tech’, the small, often inexpensive electronic devices that people buy, replace …
Starting now, South Africa’s pupils will be able to obtain as little as 20% in mathematics in Grades 7, 8 and 9 and still progress to the next year of learning. This has been touted by many as evidence of an alleged inexorable decline in educational standards. The country is already known for its poor …
Controversy erupted at the University of Cape Town in 2016 when some academics suggested that only meat-free meals should be served on parts of the campus. The debates and opposition were couched in arguments around ethics and choice. They did not make connections between multiple forms of oppression, power and privilege. This meant a vital …
