Education
Michael Komape died because he was a rural African child, says lawyer
Court asked to compel state to fix “dire” state of school sanitation
By Ciaran Ryan
News | 2 February 2018
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
By Ciaran Ryan
News | 1 February 2018
Parents blame unqualified teacher for poor results
Eastern Cape Department of Education fails to replace him despite years of complaints
Brief | 26 January 2018
Kraaifontein parents demand places in school for their children
Education department says parents registered late
By Vincent Lali
News | 23 January 2018
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.”
By Zoë Postman
News | 20 January 2018
Police vehicle petrol-bombed in Hoërskool Overvaal protests
Local ANC leader says some parents want to meet to find a way forward
By GroundUp Reporter
News | 18 January 2018
Cape Town teacher accused of sexual assault appears in court
Trial to start in May
Brief | 18 January 2018
In photos: Protests and violence at Afrikaans high school
Dispute over language admission policy boils over
By GroundUp Reporter
Photo Essay | 17 January 2018
