insert_link South Africa Education Activist Hendrick Makaneta Backs New Spaza Shop Regulations Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has praised the government’s new regulations for spaza shops, seeing them as crucial to reducing foodborne illnesses impacting learners nationwide. Hundreds of learners have been affected by food poisoning with multiple deaths recorded. Makaneta urges proactive government action to protect citizens. todayNovember 11, 2024 36
insert_link South Africa South African Education Activist Urges Legal Action Against Afghanistan for Banning Girls from School SA Education activist Hendrick Makaneta is calling on Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola to take decisive action against Afghanistan at the International Court of Justice. Makaneta asserts that South Africa should champion the cause of inclusive education in Afghanistan, particularly in response to the recent ban on girls attending classes. He intends to request Minister Lamola to initiate an investigation and pursue legal measures against Afghan authorities to […] todayMarch 11, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa South African education activist says government should find a way to fill all vacant teaching posts South African Education activist Hendrick Makaneta says government should find a way to fill all vacant teaching posts in South Africa, particularly level one teaching posts, created by the teachers who went on pension. There are currently more teachers in the country than the education system can accommodate. Makaneta says it cannot be correct for qualified teachers to remain unemployed while there are vacant posts that are funded. todayJanuary 16, 2024 23