Education
Bystander killed in Wits student protests
Protesters proceeded to Empire Road and blocked traffic in Johannesburg
News | 10 March 2021
Principal removed after parents accuse him of misconduct
“He signs cheques and buys what he likes without consulting SGB members”
Brief | 6 March 2021
What makes a learner more likely to drop out?
Having to repeat grades is one factor, and Covid-19 made things worse, according to a new study
News | 3 March 2021
School left with incomplete building
Construction company says it is owed R8 million by Eastern Cape education department
News | 2 March 2021
NGOs warn latest budget will have bad outcomes for education
Equal Education say underfunding will cause even more overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and learners going without meals
News | 26 February 2021
Parents make desperate plea for placement, but schools are full
More than 8,600 Western Cape learners have not yet found places
News | 26 February 2021
Learners doorstop Eastern Cape Premier and MEC to complain about school conditions
Mabuyane promises to make sure officials are sent to the schools to assess the problems
News | 24 February 2021
Parents shut down high schools, demanding places for their children
“No learners will attend school while others don’t” says Kraaifontein community leader
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 22 February 2021
Deadline extended for early childhood development centres’ fund
ECD centres now have until 26 February to apply for relief funds
Brief | 22 February 2021