Critical Dialogue

The Challenge of Literacy in South African Primary Education

07 March 2024 Venue: Workshop17, V&A Waterfront Partner: Oxford University Press Southern Africa (OUPSA) As part of the 2024 Critical Dialogue series, Cornerstone Institute partnered with OUPSA to address one of South Africa’s most urgent educational challenges: early literacy in primary schools. Click to Watch the full dialogue This dynamic session explored: The root causes […]

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Critical Dialogues | Strengthening the Role of the Private Higher Education Sector for Youth Development

On June 26, Cornerstone Institute hosted a critical dialogue on Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education for All: Strengthening the Role of the Private Higher Education Sector for Youth Development. This event brought together experts and leaders from the private higher education (PHE) sector to discuss the industry’s challenges and opportunities.The panel included:Dr. Marianne Louw, Executive

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Critical Dialogue: Khoisan Identity & Recognition in Post-Apartheid South Africa

On 6 May 2025, Cornerstone Institute, in partnership with the Camissa Museum, hosted a powerful Critical Dialogue at the historic Castle of Good Hope: “Indigenous or Traditional Recognition?: Khoisan Identity, Recognition and Its Implications in Post-Apartheid South Africa.” The event brought together a distinguished panel of voices:Prof. Nigel Penn – Historian & academicPatric Tariq Mellet

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Join Us for an Afternoon of Connection, Conversation & Community

Join Us for an Afternoon of Connection, Conversation & Community Are you a current student, prospective applicant, or just curious about studying with Cornerstone Institute? The KZN Regional Connect 2025 is your chance to experience our supportive student community up close.Organised by the Student Development & Support (SDS) team, this regional engagement invites you to

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