Education Conversations: Mathematics at Risk
The Declining Uptake of Mathematics in South African Mathematics continues to play a critical role in shaping opportunities for learners and preparing young people for careers in science, technology, engineering and other mathematics-intensive fields. However, South Africa continues to face significant challenges in Mathematics education, including concerns around the declining number of learners choosing Mathematics […]
Education Conversations | Education for Dignity and Opportunity: Leaving no Learner Behind
The Education Conversations, held during Africa Month, features a panel of speakers who bring diverse perspectives on the theme “Education for Dignity and Opportunity: Leaving No Learner Behind.” The session focuses on the critical role of school infrastructure, highlighting leadership insights, lived learner experiences, and research-based evidence to drive meaningful dialogue and action. Event Details: Date: […]
Education Conversations
Education Conversations is hosted by Kagiso Trust in partnership with the University of Johannesburg Faculty of Education, serves as a platform for open dialogue among education stakeholders. These webinars are designed to foster collaborative thinking and contribute to policy development, transformation, and sustainable progress in South Africa’s education landscape. They bring together voices from education, […]
Leadership Conference 2025
Building Ethical Leadership for Transformative Learning The Leadership Conference 2025 brought together a diverse community of scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and community stakeholders to reflect on and reimagine the role of ethical leadership in shaping transformative learning environments. Hosted virtually from 10–11 September 2025, the conference highlighted the importance of leading with integrity, particularly within the […]
Education Conversation | Youth Employability in South Africa
Becoming Employable in South Africa: Skills, Strategies & Shifting Mindsets On 24 July 2025, Kagiso Trust, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg Faculty of Education, hosted another insightful session in the Education Conversations series — a platform for critical dialogue among education stakeholders to advance transformation and sustainable progress within South Africa’s education […]
Education Conversations Africa Day 2025
Education Conversations | Leading Justice for the Education of Africa’s Children Kagiso Trust, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg’s Faculty of Education, recently hosted a powerful edition of Education Conversations, bringing together key voices from across the education sector to reflect on the theme: “Leading Justice for the Education of Africa’s Children.” Recognising the long-standing impact […]
Education Conversations: Commemorating Africa Day 2024
Educate an African fit for the 21st Century Kagiso Trust in partnership with the University of Johannesburg, Faculty of Education, invites you to join this Education Conversations in line with the celebration of Africa Day. The webinar will engage African education experts pioneering creative and technological innovations in their classrooms. The discussion will extend to […]
Education Conversations 2023: Africa Day
Africa Day Phuthi “Techno Granny” Ragophala Phuti Ragophala, is a multi-award winner with 2023 being the recipient Presidential Order of Baobab. Topic: Download the presentation here. Brightness Mangolothi Brightness Mangolothi is a Director at HERS-SA. A co-editor of a book titled “Women’s Empowerment for a Sustainable Future: Transcultural and Positive Psychology Perspectives”. Topic: Download the presentation here. Dr Beate […]
Education Conversations 2022
Education Conversations 2021 18 August On 18 August, KT hosted the Education Conversation Series webinar in partnership with the University of Johannesburg’s Faculty of Education. Themed: COVID-19 and the catalysing of a 4IR driven culture of learning, the webinar was chaired by Prof Kathija Yassim from the Department of Education Leadership and Management in the […]
Beyers Naude Memorial Lecture 2021 | Professsor John Lamola
Beyers Naude Memorial Lecture 2021 | University of Zululand