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dailymaverick.co.za > article > 2026-01-11-crossed-wires-physical-ai-and-the-bloodied-battlefield-of-autonomous-vehicles

Crossed Wires: Physical AI and the bloodied battlefield of autonomous vehicles

Crossed Wires: Physical AI and the bloodied battlefield of autonomous vehicles4+ hour, 38+ min ago   (335+ words) A long time ago, I used to attend the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas every year. I was living in LA at the time and was involved with various companies that were producing hardware and content at the…...

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dailymaverick.co.za > opinionista > 2025-11-25-we-planted-caps-in-2012-were-harvesting-the-educational-failure-in-2025

We planted Caps in 2012 — we’re harvesting the educational failure in 2025

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (990+ words) South Africa's literacy crisis isn't a mystery requiring more measurement. It's the predictable harvest of seeds we planted thirteen years ago. In 2012, we implemented the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (Caps) for Grades 1-3 and Grade 10. Those Grade 1 students are 19-20 now,…...

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dailymaverick.co.za > article > 2025-09-07-rethinking-maths-choices-for-a-better-future-in-education

Some guidance for schools and parents on whether to choose core Mathematics or Maths Lit

Some guidance for schools and parents on whether to choose core Mathematics or Maths Lit4+ mon, 4+ day ago   (472+ words) Some form of mathematics is compulsory for all secondary school students in South Africa. By Grade 10, learners must choose between two forms: Mathematics (core "maths) or Mathematical Literacy ("maths lit). This choice is relatively new. When I was subjected to…...

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dailymaverick.co.za > opinionista > 2025-05-12-ai-prompts-us-to-rethink-the-very-foundations-of-higher-education-systems

AI prompts us to rethink the very foundations of higher education systems

AI prompts us to rethink the very foundations of higher education systems7+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1621+ words) Geoff Schreiner is the head of Business Studies at the Cornerstone Institute and a Director of Performance Solutions Africa. He writes in his personal capacity. Rebecca Davis raises some important questions in her Daily Maverick article, "Cheat GPT crisis " SA…...