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Education Across Generations

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This podcast episode takes listeners on a reflective journey through the evolution of education in South Africa, comparing the past and present experiences of students across generations. Hosted by Uyanda Khumalo and featuring guest speaker Erin Arends, the conversation explores how apartheid-era policies like the Bantu Education Act shaped limited educational opportunities for Black South Africans, contrasted with the increasing access and technological advancements of today.
Listeners will hear powerful personal stories from esteemed academics like Dr Sizwe Mabizela and Professor Ingrid Schudel, as well as current Rhodes University students sharing their perspectives on navigating higher education today. From struggles with financial pressure and maintaining a social life to gratitude for progress made, the episode thoughtfully unpacks the complex realities of learning then and now.
Through these intergenerational voices, the show highlights both progress and persistent challenges in the education system, fostering empathy, understanding, and a deeper appreciation for the resilience of South African students past and present.

Episode Contributors:
Uyanda Khumalo
Erin Arends
Likohlethu Landzela
Zekhelethu Ncancna
Akhona Mayekiso
3 Jul English South Africa Education · Health & Fitness

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