Bridging the digital divide in schools must be a priority in the new era

The Covid-19 disaster highlights the urgency of addressing inequality, especially in education

10 May 2020 - 00:00 By MMUSI MAIMANE

The direct and knock-on effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown have shone a light on the stark inequality gap in SA, calling into question our efforts to address the matter in a meaningful way...

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