In this issue

The Big Issue is a non-profit nongovernmental organisation (NGO) and Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) that publishes a general interest monthly magazine which focuses on the big social issues of the day. The vendors who sell the magazine are self-employed micro-retailers.

Our Social Development Programme provides vendor support including vocational, life and business skills training and guidance counselling.

The Big Issue aims to actively encourage and equip vendors to “move on” from the project into mainstream society.

Remembering Sabela

The Big Issue pays tribute to one of its dear vendors, Sabela Albert Manqungqulu, who passed away in July.

2 mins

Teaching In The Eye Of The Storm

Wendy Horn, a district director in the Western Cape Department of Education (WCED), describes how principals and teachers are tackling challenges head-on to ensure their learners make it to the top.

4 mins

To open or not to open, that is the question

Nick Spaull, senior researcher at Stellenbosch University’s Department of Economics, and Jonathan Jansen, distinguished professor of education at the same university, each argue their case for and against the complete reopening of schools.

3 mins

Less Teaching, More Policing

Berenice Jardine, an educator at a high school in Cape Town, unpacks why the constant policing of students to ensure compliance to COVID-19 regulations is tiring.

5 mins

Etaine's Fighting Chance

Eighteen-year-old Etaine Wilson’s lockdown journey has been laced with tragedy, yet the Grade 12 learner at the Western Cape’s Kasselsvlei Comprehensive High School perseveres, no matter what.

2 mins

Data Or Bread?

Jonathan Jansen, distinguished professor in the Faculty of Education at Stellenbosch University, delves into the inequality in South African education and society, exposed by COVID-19.

4 mins

Where Will Our Children Go?

Theodora Lutuli, an early childhood education manager in Nyanga, reveals the hidden cracks in the country’s early childhood development sector.

6 mins

Battlefield of the mind

Teaching under lockdown is exhausting, says Theola Phillips, a teacher and head of department at a Mitchell’s Plain primary school.

5 mins

It's Time To Focus On The Future

Ann Morton, principal of Pinelands North Primary in Cape Town, believes this generation of children will be stronger, more empowered and more knowledgeable than their predecessors.

4 mins

Helping Aftercare Thrives

After a decade, The Learning Trust continues to strengthen organisations that run after-school programmes in areas where they are needed the most.

5 mins

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Big Issue Magazine Description:

The Big Issue is a non-profit nongovernmental organisation (NGO) and Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) that publishes a general interest monthly magazine which focuses on the big social issues of the day. The vendors who sell the magazine are self-employed micro-retailers.

Our Social Development Programme provides vendor support including vocational, life and business skills training and guidance counselling.

The Big Issue aims to actively encourage and equip vendors to “move on” from the project into mainstream society.