One of the most inspirational quotes by the late Nelson Mandela is that ‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world’. This a straightforward and yet profound statement. Profound in the sense that education not only makes for a more informed citizenry but can also be a tool to fight poverty thereby helping reduce the existing inequalities in our deeply unequal society. As we celebrate Mandela’s centenary year and as we approach this year’s Mandela Day, we should all ask ourselves if we are enabling our children to acquire this powerful tool-Education. Continue reading “An opportune moment to remind ourselves of Madiba’s take on education in his centenary year”