Education

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Michael Komape died because he was a rural African child, says lawyer

Court asked to compel state to fix “dire” state of school sanitation

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News | 2 February 2018

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Day 12: Lawyers for Michael Komape’s family demand compensation for grief

State admits liability; court to decide how much money to award the family

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News | 1 February 2018

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Parents blame unqualified teacher for poor results

Eastern Cape Department of Education fails to replace him despite years of complaints

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Brief | 26 January 2018

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Kraaifontein parents demand places in school for their children

Education department says parents registered late

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News | 23 January 2018

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Soweto learners protest state’s failure to fix school

“We love this school very much. It’s one of the best. But we are worried for our kids.”

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News | 20 January 2018

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Police vehicle petrol-bombed in Hoërskool Overvaal protests

Local ANC leader says some parents want to meet to find a way forward

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News | 18 January 2018

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Cape Town teacher accused of sexual assault appears in court

Trial to start in May

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Brief | 18 January 2018

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In photos: Protests and violence at Afrikaans high school

Dispute over language admission policy boils over

By GroundUp Reporter

Photo Essay | 17 January 2018

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Motherwell creche burns down

Children left stranded at start of New Year

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News | 10 January 2018

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Lwando Mzandisi: a role model in the struggle for social justice

Education activist died far too young, but made a big impact in his short life

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Obituary | 14 December 2017

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Court rules in favour of mother tongue education

Bursary scheme favours student teachers from rural areas

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Law | 6 December 2017

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There is money to fix our schools, but it’s not being spent, says Equal Education

4,624 schools still have pit latrines

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News | 30 November 2017

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Day 11: Court hears of witness to Michael Komape’s death

Boy who drowned in toilet could have been found sooner

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Law | 28 November 2017

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Day 10: Calls for help from Michael Komape’s school unanswered for years

Former principal’s testimony supports the family’s claim against the state

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Law | 27 November 2017

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Stink-up at Cape Flats school

“My stomach turns and I feel as if I’m about to vomit”

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News | 23 November 2017

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Day 7: Limpopo education department a “quagmire” of maladministration

“We drew attention to life-threatening situations in schools … it is not good enough to say there is no budget.”

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News | 21 November 2017