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A new era for South African education

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A new era for South African education

On December 20, 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa authorised the full implementation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act, marking the end of three months of intense deliberations. The Act, designed to modernise and equalise South Africa’s education system, has garnered both praise and fierce opposition. The implementation now paves the way for transformative changes, … Read more

China’s Inner Mongolia emerges as model for Xi Jinping’s ethnic affairs policy, but analysts warn of cultural ‘erosion’

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China’s Inner Mongolia emerges as model for Xi Jinping’s ethnic affairs policy, but analysts warn of cultural ‘erosion’

While Inner Mongolia has trumpeted its success, analysts have raised concerns that the policies could weaken the identity of ethnic minority groups. They say the region’s policies are a sign of things to come for China’s other autonomous regions. China to more tightly control ethnic minority discussion to temper ‘risks’ According to the 2020 national … Read more