Two teachers killed, third critical in shocking school shooting
Cape Town – Eastern Cape education community, two teachers were killed and a third critically injured in a shooting... Read more
23 Jan
Unemployed teachers camp outside KZN education department
Unemployed teachers protest outside the KZN Department of Education office on Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg. Photo: Joseph Bracken By Joseph... Read more
20 Jan
Sex scandal rocks Mthatha school: 7 teachers suspended
Cape Town – In a shocking development, seven teachers at St John’s College in Mthatha have been placed on... Read more
24 Sep, 2025
Talking about sex isn’t always easy for teachers in SA. Here’s what they say
Vhothusa Edward Matahela, University of South Africa and Azwihangwisi Helen Mavhandu-Mudzusi, University of South Africa Young people in rural... Read more
30 Aug, 2025
Sexual predators at school: why SA law is failing to protect children from teachers
Cecile de Villiers, University of Cape Town Schools should be a safe environment, a place of learning where children... Read more
25 Apr, 2025
Half of SA’s teachers want out — Here’s why
Cape Town – For many South African teachers, the classroom has become a battleground. A new study reveals that... Read more
22 Apr, 2025
Armed gangs target five Cape Town schools, demand 10% of teachers’ salaries
On Friday 14 March teachers at Zanemfundo Primary School did not show up to work and instead went to... Read more
20 Mar, 2025
Next week’s budget: teacher posts in the spotlight
Thousands of teacher posts will be cut unless the Minister of Finance put aside billions of extra rand in... Read more
25 Oct, 2024
WATCH | Ramaphosa praises SA teachers at National Teaching Awards
Cape Town — President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the keynote speech at the 24th annual National Teaching Awards (NTA) ceremony... Read more
5 Oct, 2024
SAHRC calls for action to address teacher cuts
Cape Town — The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has expressed concern and disappointment with the budget cuts... Read more
19 Sep, 2024
