Esethu Hasane

Anyone who knows me will tell you about my quiet fear of getting older. I don’t celebrate birthdays and dislike them, and on 8 November this year, I spent half the day with my phone switched off; hiding from the reminder that another year had passed. Ironically, exactly one month later on 8 December, I was conferred my Master of Management. Life has a way of teaching us lessons in the moments we least expect. I’m sharing this because my journey in education has always been tied to this fear. Every birthday, I “stork count” - I measure myself against what I hoped to have achieved. And whenever I feel like a year has passed without a milestone, I sink into a quiet depression and education is such a good coping mechanism. The funniest part? I spent half of this year thinking I was turning 35, only to realise I’m actually turning 34. Life humbled me with a reminder that time isn’t running as fast as my anxiety thinks it is, left with now 11 month being youth - cry with me 🤧 This year has been immensely difficult. Everyone at work knows how heavy it has felt, how my professional life seemed stuck in pause, and how many days felt like survival instead of progress. Yet, through all of it, the support and kindness of my colleagues kept me going. Despite everything, I grew. I learned. I achieved. And sometimes ticking even one box reminds you that it really is all worthwhile. My sister Yandisa calls me every birthday because she knows this struggle. She does the “stork count” with me and reminds me that life isn’t meant to be measured year by year. It’s the collection of milestones - the small steps, the setbacks, the breakthroughs — that give life meaning. And I do understand that. But still, here is is to that fear of growing that fuels my ambition. Now, the next big milestone: The PhD before 40. And all the mercies I’ll grant myself in the next four years

China grants South Africa duty free access for exports. #ChinaAfricaZeroTariff

Better to do it before Trump does it for you

The interest in the Wild Coast isn’t incidental, Mtentu & Msikaba bridges will cut the trip from Durban to under 3 hours, plus the push for mining & gas licenses that are still help up in courts. They know whats what

We should withdraw from the FIFA World Cup, which is being hosted by a rogue offender of international law and a chief underminer of our sovereignty. The U.S. administration continues to embarrass this country at every turn; we cannot participate in their marketing campaign conducted through FIFA.

An important and valid question, and I am not entirely sure whether my response would be statistically sound. Many students who obtain their matric struggle to secure placement in higher education. So, while increasing numbers of Black and Coloured students are enrolling in higher education, a significant proportion is still left out. Underinvestment in expanding capacity, particularly in building more universities and increasing available spaces,is a key structural constraint. The basic education system also plays a role. While we are producing more matriculants, many still do not meet the requirements for university admission. That said, it would be inaccurate to frame this as a total failure on the part of government, given the role of TVET colleges and SETAs in providing alternative pathways for those who do not qualify for university. However, a substantial number of learners still fail to reach matric and exit the education system without any formal qualification. And that is caused so many issues with the legacy of the past playing a role.

NHI TODAY

This is funny in so many ways

ASIYIFUNI INUKLAAR !!

My PhD Research on this

Mmm, I like you question because it specifically referenced PAC*. I also believe if PAC got in power in 1994, it would have done the same if not more than ANC as it relates to Education, the parties aren’t far apart on that. Then, I would have had the same exact tweet being proud of PAC and its work on education. I like your reference of PAC because it recognizes that not each or any party would have the same policies in government. Let’s say for example, DA, FF+ or any right wing liberal organization, would they have the same outlook and policy orientation as ANC or PAC ? - I don’t think so. I will though totally reject a notion that any party would have done the same if that’s what you are arguing. That argument is very unfortunate for many South Africans who think most of our social policy are granted , in any instance, by any political party that governs. Unfortunate and ignorant and it upsets me and my girls.

The agenda is spreading in Thswane

Absolutely, that’s why I said her tweet as a standalone is viable and would receive very little push back from me

Uphelile lonyaka

That still is a problem though, it doesn’t assist you. South Africa long met universal access to education, at school level. And continues to produce more Grade 12 passes than in the past. Access to education isn’t invalidated by rubbish education: it’s exactly that access that feeds into Higher Education enabling more black graduates to be produced. And your tweet should have been a stand alone on your timeline then because if it’s responding to a tweet commending more black graduates, the logical consequence of that, is that even though they might have graduated, they had rubbish education and that’s an unfortunate implication of your tweet responding to what I posted.

Site your source on the majority that takes that long to get a qualification ?

On reading for meaning; I tweeted that black people are getting more educated, reverenced higher education degrees, post grads, masters, PHD. Your response: If we are honest, government education system is rubbish. Read for meaning this context: why did you respond like that, are you suggesting even though more qualified people are produced by the system they are getting rubbish education anyway from government ?

Haibo Ntash my Sister, why are you angry ?

My tweet is backed by this - I don’t know what’s so rubbishy about black people getting access to education

Dear Cde @MbalulaFikile I stand with you in denfence of our hard fought democracy. I will never stand with the enemy, the remnants of racist colonial white supremacists settlers @afriforum and @kalliekriel. We will defeat their agenda and we must remain resolute. Today is you and tomorrow it could be me.