Edwin Naidu

Freelance Journalist, Sunday Independent

Funding for vital research increased

Edwin Naidu|Published

The gross domestic expenditure on research and development (Gerd) in South Africa has gone up in real terms for the first time in four years, driven strongly by ...

Embattled UCT head refuses exit package

Edwin Naidu|Published

Council offers to drop charges with ‘sweetheart’ deal.

Class of 2022: increase in demand for places, financial aid

Edwin Naidu|Published

The individual results of the Class of 2022 – the largest cohort of matric pupils to date in South Africa – will be released at examination centres on Friday, January ...

Bleak future awaits most of South Africa’s matriculants

Edwin Naidu|Published

Looking back, 2022 was a challenging year for education in South Africa and the continent.

SA scored own goal at World Science Forum

Edwin Naidu|Published

It’s not acceptable when more than 900 global citizens descend on our doorstep to celebrate innovation; our country subjects them to load shedding.

Diversity, inclusivity still a headache for private schooling

Edwin Naidu|Published

Dealing with diversity and inclusivity remains a significant challenge throughout the racist planet. And the leadership of private schools is contributing to the ...

It is critical to get more women into academia

Edwin Naidu|Published

In the tertiary sector, out of 26 vice-chancellors in South Africa, seven are women. In Kenya, six out of 29 public universities are led by women.

A connected Africa is vital for eliminating continental challenges

Edwin Naidu|Published

One hopes that schoolchildren and small business operators get the message about the wonders of a more inclusive digital Africa.

Nega’s Ethiopian lessons for Motshekga

Edwin Naidu|Published

Ethiopia is bucking the trend in its quest to stamp out cheating during the final exams for Grade 12 pupils.

UCT’s VC Phakeng cleared on bullying allegations

Edwin Naidu|Published

Far from being a bully, embattled University of Cape Town vice-chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng was wrongly accused by the “overly sensitive” husband of an ...

Outgoing UJ vice-chancellor dreams big about Africa

Edwin Naidu|Published

UN will be driven by a determination to mobilise people on the African continent “because Africa suffers more than any other continent”. While the role of the rector ...

20 000 young South Africans to get digital skills boost

Edwin Naidu|Published

Microsoft has kicked off its partnership with the Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority and skills organisation Afrika Tikkun to provide online ...

South Africa ready for 5G revolution?

Edwin Naidu|Published

A R600-billion bonanza awaits, but some obstacles and a strident disinformation campaign aimed at China must be overcome, writes Edwin Naidu.

Former president Gurib-Fakim: Africa must be served quality journalism

Edwin Naidu|Published

The media in any country has a key role, and the extent to which the media is unfettered is symptomatic of how free a country is, according to former president of ...

'Being a journalist in Africa is challenging, but it’s harder for a woman'

Edwin Naidu|Published

The Sunday Independent used LinkedIn and Whatsapp to interview women in media throughout Africa. Here is what they said.

Many challenges for female African journalists covering Covid-19

Edwin Naidu|Published

Pay cuts, heath fears and the poor quality of internet connections female journalists across Africa sketch a gloomy picture of working under challenging conditions. ...

Universities take a hard look in the mirror to face 4IR

Edwin Naidu|Published

Tertiary institutions must rethink the way they do things, students must be taught to harness the best of artificial-intelligence technology for harnessing good. ...

Government mulls re-opening TRC lists

Edwin Naidu|Published

Twenty years after the final TRC report, the government is considering reopening the lists for victims who have not shared their apartheid-era abuses.

Aldrin Naidu - The man with a golden heart

Edwin Naidu|Published

Aldrin mentored journalists, actors, and comedians and enjoyed working with youngsters with potential in communities throughout the country.

Children wise up on saving electricity online

Edwin Naidu|Published

An internet and cellphone-based game for school children aimed at encouraging pupils to save electricity has been hailed by internet guru Arthur Goldstuck as a visionary ...

Rugby fans shame game again

Edwin Naidu|Published

A black spectator, who happens to be the chairman of the East Rand Rugby Club, has been abused and beaten up in front of his wife and children at Bosman Stadium. ...

Coach Parreira's salary actually R3m a month

Edwin Naidu|Published

Bafana Bafana's coach-in-waiting Carlos Alberto Parreira will bank R1,8-million a month, but his pay slip will show a monthly salary of R3-million.

Gadgets maketh the fan for the 2006 World Cup

Edwin Naidu|Published

South African viewers will join billions around the world in front of television sets when the 2006 World Cup kicks off in Germany - and mobile cellular operators ...

Van Rooyen under siege as clean-up demanded

Edwin Naidu|Published

Rugby is heading for more turmoil as Brian van Rooyen, the embattled president of the South African Rugby Union, faces the prospect of a revolt by rugby unions, ...

British expert targets SUVs in war on warming

Edwin Naidu|Published

Sir David King - the chief scientific adviser to British Prime Minister Tony Blair - has warned that sports utility vehicles and 4x4s are helping to accelerate global ...