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The iNet network in South Africa is one of our most developed. Follow the links below for information about initiatives in the country:

• Case studies of partnerships between South African and English schools
• The International Business Partnership Programme, which connects international companies with schools in developing countries  
• Khanya, iNet's partner organisation in South Africa
• Events in 2008

The iNet South Africa network is steered by a group of headteachers, chaired by a headteacher with a growing international reputation.

• History of iNet South Africa

News

Khanya / iNet Conference in Eden Karoo - June 2008

On Friday 20 June 2008 the Eden Karoo District Khanya team, together with iNet SA,  held a very successful conference for school principals at the Protea Hotel, Wilderness.

• Read more about this conference

Our South African partners lead the way against SA xenophobia

The Western Cape education department's Khanya project is using technology to carry anti-xenophobia messages to school pupils.

• Read more about Khanya's message

Westcoast inspires technology integration at conference

Khanya’s Westcoast EMDC hosted a very informative and highly successful conference on Friday 18 April 2008 at the Groenvlei Conference Centre in Riebeek West.

• Read more about the conference

Consortium of educators win Partnership Award

This year a consortium of educators from East London won a Partnership Award presented by the SSAT as part of a London-wide series of partnership celebrations.

• Read more about the Partnership Award

The Annual iNet (South Africa) Conference

At the Western Cape Sport School in February, addressed a vital and practical topic: A Principal’s Guide to Global Communication.

• Read more about the Annual iNet (South Africa) Conference

iNet network begins work in Lesotho

iNet now has its first affiliate in Lesotho, Maseru English Medium Preparatory School.

• Read more about the school and the iNet network in Lesotho

South Africa

The South Africa principals' steering group has met five times in 2008 and has reformed to represent all the different districts. Planning for further events is taking place.

Several key decisions were taken:

• A local iNet rep has been appointed. Chas Ahrends is our rep in association with Khanya
• The first 2008 iNet/Khanya conference took place on 15 February, and a three day event will take place in October
• To facilitate participation in iNet's online conferences a series of workshops are being arranged

For more information about iNet in Africa, contact Alan Mills, Africa Partnership Manager: alan.mills@ssatrust.org.uk.

To find out more about joining iNet South Africa visit the iNet affiliation pages.