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Some Developments in Research in Science and Mathematics in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Much attention in late-developing countries is given to providing access to studies which allow school leavers to enter science and technology-related careers. These programmes are driven by the belief that graduates will then substantially contribute to the developmental needs of their countries.

Educational Challenges in Multilingual Societies

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This book is the sixth in a series of books from the LOITASA (Language of Instruction in Tanzania and South Africa) project and reflects the work done in the sixth year of the project. This book has its main focus research carried out in South Africa and Tanzania on the language of instruction issue.

Beyond Memory

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South Africa possesses one of the richest popular music traditions in the world – from marabi to mbaqanga, from boeremusiek to bubblegum, from kwela to kwaito. Yet the risk that future generations of South Africans will not know their musical roots is very real.

Shaping the Future of South Africa’s Youth: Rethinking Post-School Education and Skills Training

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South Africa has made huge gains in ensuring universal enrolment for children at school, and in restructuring and recapitalising the FET college sector. However, some three million young people are not in education, employment or training and the country faces serious challenges in providing its youth with the pathways and support they need to transition successfully into a differentiated system of post-school education and training.

Conflict and Governance: 2005 Transformation Audit

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"Economic Transformation Audit 2005 – Conflict and Governance" interrogates the manner in which South Africa’s economy is transforming the country’s political and social landscape. It scrutinises the data for directions of development and pointers for future policy.

Money and Morality: 2006 Transformation Audit

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South Africans are struggling to characterise the times we are living through. Is this a time of deepening grievance, of political patronage and plunder – or a season of hope and previously unimaginable opportunity for most?

Leadership and Legitimacy: 2007 Transformation Audit

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In 2007 "Transformation Audit – Leadership and Legitimacy", we see a paradox: normally in democracies, economic and employment growth see higher ratings for government.

Risk and Opportunity 2008: Transformation Audit

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On the eve of its fourth general elections, South Africa finds itself in the midst of a rearrangement of its political landscape after a decade and a half of governance by a unified African National Congress.