VOW 88.1 BREAKING GROUND

BREAKING GROUND

Breaking Ground is a talk show that focuses on the rights of University Students and their educational wellbeing
Weekly English South Africa Education · News
74 Episodes
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In Conversation with Monique Strydom

A child is raped in South Africa every 3 minutes. Most of them are young girls between 3 and 12 years. In 90% of thr cases the perpetrator is known to them. We spoke to Monique Strydom Matla a Bana CEO.
4 Sep 15 min

In Conversation with Hendrick Makaneta

Parents of Bronkhostspruit Primary school learners are demanding answers about the safety of school. This comes after the alleged rape of a Grade 4 learner in the school's toilets. We spoke to Hendrick Makaneta Education Activist.
4 Sep 18 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH PROF. JABULANI NYONI, AN EDUCATION SPECIALIST

The department aims to implement a sustainable student funding model, expand South Africa's presence on the continent and globally. We spoke to Professor Jabulani Nyoni Educational Expert from Unisa, about the policy changes needed to position our education to align to the needs of the economy.
27 Aug 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH DAWIE ROODT, ECONOMIST & CO-FOUNDER OF THE EFFICIENT GROUP

South Africa’s post-school education and training system remains “fragmented and uneven,” with too many young people locked out of opportunity, Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela said. We spoke to Dawie Roodt an economist about the implications of a fragmented and uneven education.
27 Aug 19 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH HENDRICK MAKANETA EDUCATION ACTIVIST

The Hawks have confirmed they are investigating criminal charges against Higher Education Minister Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane, following a complaint filed by the Democratic Alliance (DA) last week. The DA alleges that Nkabane lied to Parliament and facilitated ANC cadre deployment to Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) boards. Nkabane is…
16 Jul 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH KEAMOGESTWE MASIKE, SOUTH AFRICAN STUDENTS FEDERATION PRESIDENT

Higher education and training minister Nobuhle Nkabane is accused of lying to parliament about the “independent panel” she claimed had approved politically connected individuals for Seta board. In the list of panel members, Nkabane falsely claimed legal expert advocate Terry Motau was part of it. She later apologised, saying it…
16 Jul 24 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH DR. FERRIAL ADAMS, WATERCAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.

WaterCan conducted research titled "Water Warrior". A School water quality testing project which found that schools across the country have undrinkable water that pose health hazard. We are joined by Dr. Ferrial Adams, WaterCan Executive Director for this important conversation.
9 Jul 27 min

IN VONCERSATION WITH VHUKHUDO NEKHAVHAMBE SASCO PROVINCIAL COORDINATOR.

The South African Students Congress (SASCO) has called for the immediate removal of Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane, accusing her and the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) of catastrophic governance failures that are driving the higher education sector into crisis. We are joined by Vhukhudo Nekhavhambe, South African…
2 Jul 10 min

IN VONCERSATION WITH KARABO KHAKHAU, DA SPOKESPERSON.

Higher education and training minister Nobuhle Nkabane is accused of lying to parliament about the “independent panel” she claimed had approved politically connected individuals for Seta board. In the list of panel members, Nkabane falsely claimed legal expert advocate Terry Motau was part of it. She later apologised, saying it…
2 Jul 19 min
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