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Chiloane says department working to fix schools following Umthambeka incident

Cape Town — Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, has denied the claims that the department is misusing funds... Read more

28 Feb, 2024

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School principal allegedly shot by grade 6 learner

Johannesburg — The Gauteng Department of Education has condemned the shooting at a primary school in Germiston where it... Read more

17 Feb, 2024

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Deputy principal suspended after probe names him in suicide of 12-year-old Gauteng learner

Sibusiso Mbatha, a 12-year-old learner at Khehlekile Primary School in Thokoza, took his own life in October. By Jabulile... Read more

14 Feb, 2024

Countries

Anger at Panyaza Lesufi for failing to fix school for years

The department committed to replacing the school with a brick-and-mortar structure more than five years ago. By Silver Sibiya... Read more

29 Jan, 2024

Arts and Leisure

WATCH | Anele Mdoda’s special gesture for her son on school return

Cape Town – Radio host Anele Mdoda made her son Alakhe’s first day back at school special by broadcasting... Read more

18 Jan, 2024

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UPDATE | Missing Durban Grade 1 pupil found safe at school

Cape Town –  A five-year-old Durban grade 1 pupil who went missing after taking the wrong taxi on the... Read more

18 Jan, 2024

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Gauteng MEC Matome Chiloane urges parents not to shun township schools

Johannesburg — Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, has criticised parents for refusing their children’s admission to township schools,... Read more

17 Jan, 2024

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Over 21 000 Gauteng pupils left without school placements

Cape Town — Despite efforts by the Gauteng Department of Education to utilise the online admissions system, over 21... Read more

16 Jan, 2024

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Bullies in SA schools were often bullied themselves – insights from an expert

Andrea Juan, Human Sciences Research Council “Pupil stabbed to death at Gauteng school had suffered history of bullying”. “Grade... Read more

6 Jan, 2024

Arts and Leisure

PICS | Rising star Naledi Aphiwe gears up for final school year

Cape Town – Naledi Aphiwe, a 17-year-old South African schoolgirl, is gearing up for her final year of school... Read more

5 Jan, 2024