Barriers to learning: nightmare or journey of self-discovery?

Mariette Greyling [28 August 2008] -

With official statistics indicating that between 15 and 20 percent of children suffer from learning disabilities, much ignorance prevails about detection, the pschological problems and corrective measures.

A learning disability is no longer seen as a fait accompli. In fact, it's become an opportunity to journey towards new horizons of self-discovery for not only learners and parents, but educators and professionals alike.

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The LOVE of a MOTHER

Petro Pretorius [03 June 2009] -

The following were sent tome via email the author is unknown to me.

Eight Lies of a Mother
 This story begins when I was a child: I was born poor. Often we hadn't
enough to eat. Whenever we had some food, Mother often gave me her portion
 of rice. While she was transferring her rice into my bowl, she would say
                  "Eat this rice, son! I'm not hungry."
                      That was Mother's First Lie.

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Human trafficking, the scary side of the World Cup

Petro Pretorius [17 March 2010] - Written by By Rebecca Pursell | 03 December 09
The Soccer World Cup represents major economic opportunities for South Africa. It represents the possibility of showcasing South Africa to the world, and everything it is possible of accomplishing. However, the less glamorous side is the possible increase in sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Read more »