Education
Child literacy: we can change how the story ends
The Funda Uphumelele National Survey shows us what must be done
By Thenjiwe Mswane and Maserame Mabotsa
Opinion | 19 November 2025
Promises, promises but still no school
Willowvale families have been waiting for their new school since 2018
News | 12 November 2025
Storm-damaged schools still not repaired after four years
KwaZulu-Natal government says a contractor started work last week, but we saw no evidence of this when we visited the schools on Monday
Brief | 11 November 2025
School pit latrines demolished but not replaced with new toilets
Two primary schools in Limpopo have been struggling for over a year with inadequate chemical toilets
Brief | 4 November 2025
School principal suspended for financial mismanagement, again
Khulile Qamata previously faced charges of sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement at another school
News | 3 November 2025
KwaZulu-Natal Premier promises funds for special schools
Schools have been closed for weeks in protest against failure to meet their needs
By Bongane Motaung and Tsoanelo Sefoloko
News | 30 October 2025
Investigation finds Limpopo school toilets have not been fixed
Ten years after the Michael Komape tragedy, many schools still need proper toilets
By Liezl Human
Feature | 30 October 2025
Dunoon artist brightens children’s lives
Sibusiso Dube has livened up the local library, mentored teens and earned acclaim for his graphite portraits
News | 30 October 2025
Special schools in KwaZulu-Natal to stay closed
Parents demand buses, more staff and a hostel
By Tsoanelo Sefoloko and Bongane Motaung
News | 23 October 2025