Commemorating important dates that helped shape our democracy is an important part of our children's education
Education Minister Naledi Pandor has called on schools countrywide to remember a number of important historical events.
The minister, who was talking at the opening of the redesigned South African History Online website, said commemorating historical events were opportunities to look back to where we have come from. It also helps us to look ahead to set the goals that we want to achieve in the future.
Historical events
Historical events commemorated this year include the 90th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Mendi on 21 February 1917, the 60th anniversary of the Three Doctors' Pact signed on 9 March 1947, and Ghana's 50th year of independence.
An understanding of the past is a very important element in young South Africans' education. Celebrating key national and international days and commemorating the lives of people who contributed greatly to shaping our young democracy, is an important aspect of the struggle against forgetting our past and its lessons.
Fun and exciting
The South African History Online website is the only website in Africa that has a special section that strengthens the teaching of history.
The new website is designed to make history a fun and exciting subject especially for young people. It makes a very important contribution to bringing history alive for children, as well as teachers.
Balanced view
The website will help teachers to give learners a balanced view of local and international history. Teachers can download the new history content from Grades four to 12.
- BuaNews
Visit the South African History Online website at: www.sahistory.org.za
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