Author: Sinesipho Geca

By Sinesipho Geca “Giving back to the community does not require everyone; it takes one’s courage to do that willingly to grow the young generation of this community”, said Yvette du Plessis, founder and manager of Little Lambs Development Centre (LLDC). Parents and teachers alike came together to celebrate the little children who form part of the Little Lambs. The Christian education centre ensured the day was filled with fun activities, as a reminder that young minds develop not only through teaching but also through fun activities. Despite having very little, the centre continues to contribute to the well-being of…

By Sinesipho Geca Residents of Extension 4, Ward 6 say the municipality has failed to address ongoing water flooding around their yards, despite repeated complaints to their ward councillor, Vuyani Jezi. “I have been living here for 30 years, and the water crisis has been a long-term issue. We had a similar problem before, but DA councillors helped us during elections by managing the water pipes,” said one resident. Extension 5 faces similar challenges, with sewer drainage basins overflowing due to blocked pipes. Residents say they are being denied the opportunity to voice their concerns despite paying municipal taxes. Melikhaya…

By Sinesipho Geca “Dear Teacher, the fact that a child is not fluent in English says nothing about that child’s intelligence. Are we clear?” Concerned about how teachers and lecturers often blame students for poor academic performance, Professor Jonathan Jansen, a South African education expert from Stellenbosch University, co-hosted the “First Principles” seminar talk at Rhodes University, examining why students disengage from teaching. As a distinguished educator and leader, Professor Jansen’s interventions in public discussions about education have consistently called for social reforms and transformation in South African schools and institutions. Teacher negligence at the root of disengagement Jansen argued…