Education

“No-fee” schools turn away children who can’t pay

One mother told to pay for her child’s chair

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News | 14 January 2019

“Overcrowded” Bishop Lavis school to get more teachers

Activists say they will continue protests at other schools in the area

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Brief | 11 January 2019

Ghanaian matriculant battles with Home Affairs over documents

Ebenezer Odei has been accepted to study at UCT but his residency status causes funding delays

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Brief | 11 January 2019

From struggling in grade 10 to school’s top student in matric

Masiphumelele High School teen will begin studying mechanical engineering at UCT this year

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News | 10 January 2019

Over 70 learners in one classroom at Bishop Lavis school

Education department has until Friday to respond to calls for more teachers, a janitor, and better security at the school

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News | 9 January 2019

Mfuleni leaders detain principals in spat with education department

Officials stand firm that staffing at schools is decided by education department, not communities

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News | 9 January 2019

Mfuleni matriculant reaps the rewards of working 18-hour days

“There is no secret to success. It’s about preparation, hard work and learning from failures.”

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News | 8 January 2019

School principal charged after sexual harassment case

Western Cape Education Department takes action

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Opinion | 12 December 2018

Khayelitsha child care principals ask for fee increase

40 principals dressed in black protested outside the Department of Social Development

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Brief | 30 November 2018

“The so-called future of this country is dying”

Learners battle government to make their schools clean and safe

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News | 30 November 2018

In this Eastern Cape school, learners borrow a broken toilet seat from one of the staff toilets

“This is not a school but a disaster waiting to happen”

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News | 30 November 2018

Herzlia alumni “condemn” punishment of students who protested

Letter of support written for two learners that knelt during the Israeli national anthem

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News | 19 November 2018

Over 2,000 schools without toilets, says Equal Education

Organisation marks ten years of struggle

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News | 16 November 2018

New school bus on the cards for Cape Winelands learners

Education department also reviewing rules on provision of scholar transport for rural areas

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Brief | 15 November 2018

Learners take a knee during Israeli national anthem

Herzlia School says the two students face “disciplinary and educational” consequences

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Brief | 14 November 2018

Equal Education calls on Ramaphosa to get involved in fixing schools

This follows decision by Concourt not to hear education department’s appeal against norms and standards judgment

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News | 12 November 2018