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
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
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
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
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
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
WATCH | Chiloane to find alternatives with 3 000 teaching posts at risk in Gauteng
Johannesburg — Gauteng Education Department (GDE) MEC, Matome Chiloane, remains committed to finding alternate solutions to mitigate the impact... Read more
16 Sep, 2024
Activists organise to oppose teacher retrenchments
Over 50 people attended a meeting in Salt River on Saturday to mobilise against pending teacher cuts. Photo: Matthew... Read more
8 Sep, 2024
