Author: Matthew Goniwe

Effective school leadership is a crucial lever of school transformation. A school principal plays a vital role in shaping the culture of the school and articulates the vision and mission of the school. The principal is also expected to set clear expectations for teachers and learners and lead and manage teams of teachers who can deliver high-quality education for every learner in the school. A school principal is not only expected to manage the school resources but is also expected to support all staff members in the school. Thus, the quality of leadership provided by a principal has a direct …

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The Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership and Governance (MGSLG) continues to support the identified under-performing schools in the Gauteng Province. In its intervention tactics the MGSLG decided to capacitate all stakeholders that are involved in the process of managing and supporting schools including School Governing Body (SGB). This intervention process seeks to ensure that schools…

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-UNICEF South Africa’s report states that “Children in South Africa are exposed to a lot of trauma, violence, abuse and neglect’’. It further states that “In these situations, children have little control, and they need someone to step up and hold their hand through the storm that trauma brings’’.
Therefore, the Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership and Governance (MGSLG) as an institute that is responsible for driving change to improve people’s lives, has been executing exactly that and has the eagerness to continuously combat psychosocial issues in all corners and corridors of the Gauteng Province.

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Today marks the 39th anniversary of the Brutal killing of comrades Matthew Goniwe, Fort Chalata, Sparrow Mkhonto, and Sicelo Mhlawuli by the apartheid regime.

On the 27th of June 1985, Matthew Goniwe, Fort Calata, Sparrow Mkonto, and Sicelo Mhlawuli, left for Port Elizabeth at about 10 am. Matthew attended meetings with his comrades. His last meeting, at the house of UDF activist Michael Coetzee, finished at around 21h00 and the four left at about 21h10. It was the last time they were seen alive.

Known as the Cradock 4, these voluntary activists were intercepted by security police at a roadblock near Port Elizabeth.

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The newly elected members of Gauteng’s Provincial Representatives Council of Learners (RCL) have been encouraged always to work collaboratively to serve as the official voice of learners within schools.

This is one of the structures that are invaluable in the processes of improving teaching and learning at schools. This structure works in collaboration with the school authorities, as it assists in facilitating…

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The newly elected members of Gauteng’s Provincial Representatives Council of Learners (RCL) have been encouraged always to work collaboratively to serve as the official voice of learners within schools.

This is one of the structures that are invaluable in the processes of improving teaching and learning at schools. This structure works in collaboration with the school authorities, as it assists in facilitating…

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It was in 2000 when the identification of the need for targeted interventions in under-performing schools in South Africa, was initiated.

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The School Governing Body (SGB) plays a pivotal role in protecting and promoting effective governance, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the quality and performance of the school.
SGB is made up of a diverse cohort of stakeholders such as teachers, parents, community members, and students.

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