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The novice principal

Potential school teachers proudly walk out of universities and teacher training colleges armed with qualifications and credentials making them worthy of admission and acceptance into the noble teaching profession.

But that is as far as universities can go. The making of a teacher begins at the school.

The years spent at training, which are largely theoretical in character, laced to a limited extent, with real teacher–student classroom stimulation can hardly be considered sufficient enough to grow and raise a great teacher.

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Mob justice isn't just

A young man suspected of breaking into a car was seized by residents, severely assaulted, and died in the hospital within an hour. We unreservedly condemn this mob justice. It is not a solution to crime, but a criminal offence that turns citizens into murderers.Residents are understandably angry about theft. The person who raised the alarm at 4am acted lawfully, and the neighbours who rushed to help showed community spirit. But what followed was...

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