Lebogang Maile warns that the province’s school system faces growing strain
Author speaks of her dedication to keeping indigenous languages alive through children’s books and her hopes for the growth of South African languages
At the heart of every successful school is a thoughtfully designed educational journey, supported by a respectful partnership between school and home
The Principals Academy Trust and UCT’s Graduate School of Business have teamed up to help principals, who in turn assist teachers, resulting in them being retained and children…
While education authorities celebrate the 87.3% pass rate for 2024, only 50% of pupils made it from grade 1 to grade 12. And young people also struggle to get jobs regardless of…
Education department failed to build or renovate schools in four provinces in 2023-44 financial year
The pupils fell ill after consuming a meal provided under the school’s nutrition programme and snacks
While political parties bicker over who is to blame, the reality is that millions of pupils in public schools will find themselves crammed into even larger classes, vying for the…
The basic education department has announced the addition of coding and robotics to the school curricula but many have questioned whether under-resourced schools can effectively…
The department committed to replacing the school with a brick-and-mortar structure more than five years ago
The South African Weather Service has issued a level 5 warning for KwaZulu-Natal as flooding leaves the province at a standstill, and schools close early
Despite the high court ruling against using schools during rallies and elections, political parties continue to use students and campuses
The government must prioritise providing quality education to all so no child is left behind and reverse the shocking lack of resources and school drop-out rate
Rural and township schools are badly affected by natural disasters and the government seems not to care
Only 1 394 out of 292 145 applications for grade one and grade eight placements still need to be placed in Gauteng schools
Parents are increasingly home schooling their children but there are drawbacks
The family of 10-year-old Shakirah Hajji and her Westville home disappeared in a mudslide. She is just one of many desperate children harmed by the KwaZulu-Natal floods
After two years away, Ugandan children are finally making their way back to school. Some of them, anyway . . .
Learners from grade R to 12 return on Wednesday to school for a new academic year.
Schools that boast of perfect pass rates often do so at the expense of weaker learners who are rooted out well ahead of the final exams.
