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Reappraisal of Developmental Issues is for information users who may range from researchers, academic faculty members, development agencies and community of learners in this vital area of issues.
Reappraisal of Developmental Issues provides a forum for the exchange of ideas to a wide community of learners with vested interest in specific issues
Reappraisal of Developmental Issues serves as a site for scholars to define poverty, self-reliance, land and climate changes in their respective disciplines for the intensive use by the community at large.
In 1959 I met Professor Mangaliso Sobukwe at Wits University Great Hall steps. This was my first orientation to Pan African idealogies.
“All the children of Benedict are my children. They all made a contribution to our struggle.” – Walter Sisulu
“Steve, thanks for knowing you all this long; thanks for your intellect; thanks for who you are – always” – Es’kia Mphahlele
This project is endorsed by the Stellenbosch School Centre for Knowledge Dynamics and Decision Making and by Tasima (Pty) Ltd – The home of the National Traffic Information System (eNaTIS).
Child Labour Day – 4 April 2012
by Dr Stephen Mncube on Mar.28, 2012 , under Children of Africa, Commemorative Days, Education, News
Child Labour Day is commemorated on 4 April to give a clear distinction between Child Work and Child Labour. Research indicates that of those children found to be working almost 60 percent did so in order to help their parents financially. This clearly constitutes Child Labour and is therefore unacceptable. Child Work is defined as [...]
Human Rights Day – 21 March 2012
by Dr Stephen Mncube on Mar.19, 2012 , under Commemorative Days, News
21 March 2012 is not just another public holiday. This day in history is always remembered for the atrocities committed against the innocent who lost their lives in the struggle. The Constitution provides for the establishment of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). The aim of the Commission is to promote respect for human [...]
Letter from a dear friend Dr Steve Mokone aka “Kalamazoo”
by Dr Stephen Mncube on Mar.06, 2012 , under Profiles
Steve, Believe it or not, I was trying to empty my draw when I came upon your card and said to myself, I have to sent him an E-mail and surprise him, if he is still alive. I say alive, ’cause we are all coming to the end of our journey. What seemed so far [...]
National Water Week 5 – 11 March 2012
by Dr Stephen Mncube on Mar.05, 2012 , under Commemorative Days, Education, Events
Theme: Water is life: Respect it, Conserve it Enjoy it Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs Ms Edna Molewa is calling on all South Africans to join the department in celebrating National Water Week by making a positive contribution towards efforts to conserve and protect the country`s water resources. The country’s already scarce water resource [...]
Did you know?
by Dr Stephen Mncube on Mar.05, 2012 , under Did you know?, Education
R1,235 billion – The amount allocated to the Further Education and Training (FET) Colleges Bursary Scheme in 2011/12. 122 911 students are being supported with bursaries and loans.
Teen Suicide Prevention Week 12 – 19 February 2012
by Dr Stephen Mncube on Feb.15, 2012 , under Commemorative Days, Education
Being a teenager often means having lots of emotional ups and downs. School, parents, friends, relationships can be confusing and frustrating – things can be great one minute and horrible the next. Many people believe that sadness is just a normal part of growing up, but teens who feel really down and unhappy for two [...]
President Zuma’s State of the Nation address
by Dr Stephen Mncube on Feb.10, 2012 , under News, South African Government
Honourable Speaker of the National Assembly, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces; Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and Deputy Chairperson of the NCOP; Deputy President of the Republic, Honourable Kgalema Motlanthe; Former Deputy President FW De Klerk, Former Deputy President Baleka Mbete, Honourable Chief Justice of the Republic, and all esteemed members of [...]
Did you know?
by Dr Stephen Mncube on Feb.08, 2012 , under Uncategorized
54 million – The number of workbooks delivered to 26 000 schools in 2012 compared to 24 million distributed in 2011.
Did you know?
by Dr Stephen Mncube on Feb.07, 2012 , under Did you know?
1800 – The number of suspects that have been arrested due to tip-offs sent by the public to Crime Line via its 32211 SMS service and its website http://www.crimeline.co.za.
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