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The South African Democratic Teachers Union alleges schools are pressuring learners in grade 10 and upwards to drop maths to protect overall matric pass rates
BASIL MANUEL

Unions slam basic education department over no maths at 464 schools

The South African Democratic Teachers Union alleges schools are pressuring learners in grade 10 and upwards to drop maths to protect overall matric pass rates

  • Umamah Bakharia
5 min read
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BASIL MANUEL

Corporal punishment in rural schools is ‘big challenge’ for South African Council of Educators

The council received 169 corporal punishment complaints in 2020-21

  • Eunice Masson
5 min read
Strict Covid protocols are in place for the exams, with special provision made for those who test positive.
ANGIE MOTSHEKGA

Testing times for grade 12 learners

Strict Covid protocols are in place for the exams, with special provision made for those who test positive

  • Bongekile Macupe
6 min read
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ANGIE MOTSHEKGA

Another teachers union calls for schools to be closed

Naptosa says it is irresponsible to keep schools open and that this is affecting the mental and physical health of teachers and learners

  • Bongekile Macupe
3 min read