#FirstThingsFirst: Out with Europe, in with Africa: South Africa’s history books are getting a long-overdue makeover.

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Is African history finally getting its place in the classroom? South Africa’s draft curriculum wants to swap the French Revolution for African-centred stories but experts warn it’ll only work with the right teachers, resources, and assessments. The era of Jan van Riebeeck dominating history books may be over.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
9 Apr 12AM English South Africa Entertainment News

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