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school dropout

Early intervention is key in addressing SA’s school dropout problem, say experts

South Africa

Early intervention is key in addressing SA’s school dropout problem, say experts

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Matric results gender disparity - where have all the young men gone?

South Africa

Matric results gender disparity - where have all the young men gone?

By Nicky Roberts

In the wake of the pandemic, a proposed new law to reduce school dropout is still falling short

South Africa

In the wake of the pandemic, a proposed new law to reduce school dropout is still falling short

By Mila Harding and Merle Mansfield

Kicking bad habits — soccer youth development helps instil discipline, dignity in boys

South Africa

Kicking bad habits — soccer youth development helps instil discipline, dignity in boys

By Adel Van Niekerk

Challenging assumptions about school dropouts – the evidence doesn’t support the popular stereotypes

South Africa

Challenging assumptions about school dropouts – the evidence doesn’t support the popular stereotypes

By Rahima Essop and Beth Vale

High-quality data can help us understand the complex lives of South Africa’s children and why they drop out

South Africa

High-quality data can help us understand the complex lives of South Africa’s children and why they drop out

By Rahima Essop, Angela Biden and Merle Mansfield