Conference Program
“It takes a whole village to raise a child” -“each one, teach one.”
Rural education in South Africa and on the continent faces significant challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, resources, and qualified teachers. Despite the country’s commitment to quality education, rural areas are disproportionately disadvantaged. The introduction of technology in education has been touted as a potential solution, but its effectiveness is hindered by factors such as infrastructure, internet connectivity, and teacher training.
Rural Education
Conference 2025
21-22 May 2025
This 2 day event will delve on the impact of technology on rural education in South Africa and in the region, highlighting the benefits and limitations of digital learning platforms, online resources, and educational apps.
“For decades, rural children in South Africa have suffered a debilitating condition: an estrangement from learning that causes a lifetime of struggle”
Overview:
Rural education in South Africa and on the continent faces significant challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, resources, and qualified teachers. Despite the country’s commitment to quality education, rural areas are disproportionately disadvantaged. The introduction of technology in education has been touted as a potential solution, but its effectiveness is hindered by factors such as infrastructure, internet connectivity, and teacher training.
The Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre
By attending this event you will walk away with the latest insights, best practices, and more to help you lead and support your districts, schools, or organisations.
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This 2 day event will delve on the impact of technology on rural education in South Africa and in the region, highlighting the benefits and limitations of digital learning platforms, online resources, and educational apps. The findings suggest that technology has the potential to improve educational outcomes, but it requires access to reliable internet connectivity, device availability, and teacher training. A nuanced understanding of the social and cultural contexts is also necessary.
By attending this event you will! Walk away with the latest insights, best practices, and more to help you lead and support your districts, schools, or organisations. With general sessions from national thought leaders and sector experts, engaging plenary sessions, valuable networking opportunities, and access to our exhibitors and partners, attendees will leave inspired and energised with new ideas, strategies, and connections.
Our Speaker Line-Up
Dr Phumzile Langa
Director of Rural Education
DBE
Professor Relebohile (Lebo) Moletsane
JL Dube Chair in Rural Education in the School of Education
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Khomotjo Joy Maimela
Chairperson of Portfolio Committee on Basic Education
Parliament of the Republic of South Africa
Dr Phumza Makgato-Khunou
Head: Centre for Professional Development and acting Director Instructional Support Services
UNISA
Cindy Naudé (De Lange)
Legal Officer
SADTU
Lena Gronbach
National Director
Youth For Understanding South Africa
Professor Chinaza Uleanya
Educationist/ Researcher/ Associate Professor - Department of Education Leadership and Management
University of Johannesburg
Dr. Bunmi Isaiah Omodan
NRF-rated Researcher and Senior Lecturer
Walter Sisulu University
Tshepo Mantjé
Right to ECD Coordinator | Children's Rights Activist
Equality Collective
Moyahabo Thoka
Researcher
University of Pretoria
Frans Kalp
E-Learning / IT / Digi-Campus
Ligbron Academy of Technology
Jacqueline Samuels
Principal
Zithulele Independent School
Lionel Thangamuthu
Education Consultant
Oxford University Press Southern Africa
Jaques Pretorius
Executive Director
Anglican Board of Education for Southern Africa (ABESA)
Herman Smit
Executive Chairman
Community Action Partnership
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By attending this event you will walk away with the latest insights, best practices, and more to help you lead and support your districts, schools, or organisations.