In the epicenter of the political strife in South Africa is former African National Congress (ANC) leader Nelson Mandela. The ANC is considered to be the leading source of opposition to white rule in South Africa, and Mandela is one of the most revered and powerful figures to emerge from that organization. Incarcerated for over 25 years on charges…

An intercultural culture needs to be established in South Africa's public schools to achieve balance between cultural integration, differentiation, equity, and development in the post-apartheid period. Critical awareness of interculturalism and informed commitment by educators and learners is needed to implement these educational changes. (MMU)

The history of South Africa's four English-speaking open universities is reviewed in the context of increasing numbers of black students and the rise of progressive research and teaching. Additional steps the universities can take to advance the end of apartheid include making facilities available to democratic movements and encouraging critical…

Because South Africa has a critical shortage of skilled industrial personnel, new work opportunities are appearing for the disadvantaged Black majority. This will, in turn, require a rapid reorientation of the country's educational system, especially at the postcompulsory level, to provide Blacks with the necessary vocational skills. (SJL)

This document resulted from a 2-day colloquium devoted to the possibilities and constraints of integrating adult education and training in South Africa. The colloquium brought together 77 practitioners from various sectors of adult education and training, including representatives of the state adult education centers, industrial training boards,…