Abstract

The article "Our Education System Breeds Racism" by Moses Modisane critically examines how the South African education system perpetuates racial and socioeconomic inequalities. It explores the historical roots of racism in education, particularly how apartheid-era policies created systemic disparities that persist in post-apartheid South Africa. The article argues that racism manifests at personal, institutional, and systemic levels within schools, reinforced by curriculum design, social class distinctions, and differential access to quality education. Modisane highlights the role of private schools and the Independent Examination Board (IEB) in maintaining racial and economic exclusivity. He advocates for an Afrocentric curriculum that addresses African realities and rejects the Eurocentric educational model that fosters inequality. Drawing on critical pedagogy, he critiques the memorization-based learning approach and calls for more vocational schools to accommodate diverse talents. The article concludes that dismantling racism in education requires structural reforms, economic equity, and a shift away from profit-driven exclusionary practices.