Jonathan Jansen

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Jonathan Jansen is an internationally renowned expert in education, who in 2009 became the first black rector and vice-chancellor of the University of the Free State. He is a regular newspaper contributor, known for his views on transformation, peaceful reconciliation and unity.

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JONATHAN JANSEN | No black person was part of the SA maths Olympiad team — let’s talk

The medal-winning team has triggered a storm as social media users question the absence of ‘native South Africans’ and their intelligence

JONATHAN JANSEN | How Buti Manamela can go from seeming harmless to being great

Those who work in universities have low expectations, but the new minister has potential to etch his name in the history of higher education and government, writes Jonathan Jansen.