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==Background==
==Background==
After two decades of democracy in South Africa the education received by young people remains highly unequal. Despite attempts to overhaul the system, class- and race-linked inequalities are still very much reflected in the education system. Education was the foundation upon which inequality was built and entrenched during the years of apartheid, and yet today unequal educational opportunities remain among the greatest obstacles to equality, dignity and freedom in South Africa.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/22/world/africa/22briefs-ART-Southafrica.html |title=South Africa: Thousands March for Better School Resources |date=21 March 2012|newspaper=The New York Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iol.co.za/capetimes/education-minister-taken-to-court-1.1252062|date=8 March 2012|accessdate=8 March 2012|newspaper=Cape Times|title=Education Minister taken to court &#124; Cape Times}}</ref>
After two decades of democracy in South Africa the education received by young people remains highly unequal. Despite attempts to overhaul the system, class- and race-linked inequalities are still very much reflected in the education system. Education was the foundation upon which inequality was built and entrenched during the years of apartheid, and yet today unequal educational opportunities remain among the greatest obstacles to equality, dignity and freedom in South Africa.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/22/world/africa/22briefs-ART-Southafrica.html |title=South Africa: Thousands March for Better School Resources |date=21 March 2012|newspaper=The New York Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iol.co.za/capetimes/education-minister-taken-to-court-1.1252062|date=8 March 2012|access-date=8 March 2012|newspaper=Cape Times|title=Education Minister taken to court &#124; Cape Times}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
In May 2010, EE intervened on behalf of Grade 12 learners at two schools in Khayelitsha that were still without textbooks.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/text-book-shortage-causes-ructions-1.1185|title=Text book shortage causes ructions|date=23 June 2010|newspaper=IOL News|accessdate=8 March 2012}}</ref> In March 2010, 20,000 people attended a concert for school libraries at the Grand Parade in Cape Town.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/thousands-march-for-school-libraries-1.477038|title=Thousands march for school libraries|date=22 March 2010|newspaper=IOL News|accessdate=8 March 2012}}</ref> This was followed by a march to Parliament. Local star [[Hip Hop Pantsula|HHP]] performed, whilst [[Zwelinzima Vavi]] addressed the crowd. From 29–30 August 2010, EE members and supporters fasted in solidarity with those without access to school libraries and to further the call for government to provide an official policy for the provision of school libraries. More than 5,000 people participated in the fast.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/columnists/2010/07/22/plan-to-develop-a-reading-culture|title=Plan to develop a reading culture|date=22 March 2010|newspaper=Sowetan|accessdate=22 June 2010}}</ref>
In May 2010, EE intervened on behalf of Grade 12 learners at two schools in Khayelitsha that were still without textbooks.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/text-book-shortage-causes-ructions-1.1185|title=Text book shortage causes ructions|date=23 June 2010|newspaper=IOL News|access-date=8 March 2012}}</ref> In March 2010, 20,000 people attended a concert for school libraries at the Grand Parade in Cape Town.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/thousands-march-for-school-libraries-1.477038|title=Thousands march for school libraries|date=22 March 2010|newspaper=IOL News|access-date=8 March 2012}}</ref> This was followed by a march to Parliament. Local star [[Hip Hop Pantsula|HHP]] performed, whilst [[Zwelinzima Vavi]] addressed the crowd. From 29–30 August 2010, EE members and supporters fasted in solidarity with those without access to school libraries and to further the call for government to provide an official policy for the provision of school libraries. More than 5,000 people participated in the fast.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/columnists/2010/07/22/plan-to-develop-a-reading-culture|title=Plan to develop a reading culture|date=22 March 2010|newspaper=Sowetan|access-date=22 June 2010}}</ref>


== Leadership==
== Leadership==

Revision as of 19:15, 12 February 2021

Equal Education
Formation2008
TypeSocial movement
HeadquartersKhayelitsha, South Africa
Location
  • South Africa
Membership7032
Official language
English, isiXhosa
General secretary
Noncedo Madubedube
Key people
  • Noncedo Madubedube (general secretary)
  • Tracey Malawana (deputy general secretary)
  • Tess Peacock (treasurer)
  • Yana Van Leeve (chairperson)
  • Sindisa Monakali (deputy chairperson: post-school youth representative)
  • Leanne Jansen-thomas (head of communication)
  • Ntshadi Mofokeng (chief operations officer)
  • Hopolang Selebalo (research co-head)
  • Roné McFarlane (research co-head)
  • Sisesakhe Ntlabezo (chief of staff)
Staff71
Websitehttps://equaleducation.org.za/

Equal Education (EE) was founded in February 2008. EE was founded in Khayelitsha in Cape Town. In addition to the head office in Khayelitsha, EE is organised in four other provinces in South Africa; Guateng, Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape.[1]

Mission

Equal Education is a movement of learners, parents, teachers and community members working for quality and equality in South African education, through analysis and activism.

Background

After two decades of democracy in South Africa the education received by young people remains highly unequal. Despite attempts to overhaul the system, class- and race-linked inequalities are still very much reflected in the education system. Education was the foundation upon which inequality was built and entrenched during the years of apartheid, and yet today unequal educational opportunities remain among the greatest obstacles to equality, dignity and freedom in South Africa.[2][3]

History

In May 2010, EE intervened on behalf of Grade 12 learners at two schools in Khayelitsha that were still without textbooks.[4] In March 2010, 20,000 people attended a concert for school libraries at the Grand Parade in Cape Town.[5] This was followed by a march to Parliament. Local star HHP performed, whilst Zwelinzima Vavi addressed the crowd. From 29–30 August 2010, EE members and supporters fasted in solidarity with those without access to school libraries and to further the call for government to provide an official policy for the provision of school libraries. More than 5,000 people participated in the fast.[6]

Leadership

National council

The National Council in office from July 2018 – June 2021 are:

  • Amahle Ngobese
  • Asisipho Mvana
  • Kholeka Mbalo
  • Mamaila Teffo
  • Noncedo Madubedube
  • Nthabiseng Mashego
  • Rieta Pilusha
  • Sibulele Henene
  • Sindisa Monakali
  • Siphelele Qwabaza
  • Siphosethu Mngqibisa
  • Tess Peacock
  • Tracey Malawana
  • Tsakane Sibuyi
  • Yana van Leeve
  • Zanele Modise
  • Zimbili Mgoqi

Former leadership

  • Doron Isaacs (Coordinator 2008–2012, Deputy general secretary 2012–2015, Treasurer 2015–2018)
  • Yoliswa Dwane (Chairperson 2012–2018)
  • Brad Brockman (general secretary 2012–2015)
  • Tshepo Motsepe (general secretary 2015–2018)
  • Ntuthuzo Ndzomo (Deputy general secretary 2015–2018)

See also

Notes

  1. ^ "Equal Education | South Africa | Global Reach | EMpower". empowerweb.org. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  2. ^ "South Africa: Thousands March for Better School Resources". The New York Times. 21 March 2012.
  3. ^ "Education Minister taken to court | Cape Times". Cape Times. 8 March 2012. Retrieved 8 March 2012.
  4. ^ "Text book shortage causes ructions". IOL News. 23 June 2010. Retrieved 8 March 2012.
  5. ^ "Thousands march for school libraries". IOL News. 22 March 2010. Retrieved 8 March 2012.
  6. ^ "Plan to develop a reading culture". Sowetan. 22 March 2010. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
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