Schools hit by sick bureaucracy
For 10 years the Eastern Cape has failed to deal adequately with sick teachers and vacant posts. comments (2)
Open letter: Unpaid teachers plead for salaries
An open letter to Mthunywa Ngonzo, Eastern Cape education’s superintendent general. comments (7)
Discipline and dedication prevail
Umlazi principal Mbongeni Mtshali won't stand for nonsense - and his pupils respect him for it. comments (0)
Schools strain at state’s long leash
More transparent guidance will mean less conflict centered on the governance of public schools. comments (0)
Young Voices: Do you think media freedom is important?
Most of the 82 primary schoolchildren in the Western Cape and Gauteng have said that media freedom is one thing that should not be touched. comments (0)
Textbook revelation astounds watchdogs
In a surprise move, the basic education department has announced it only planned to provide every child with a textbook by 2014. comments (9)
Young Voices: What do you think needs to be done to better education?
The common response among 82 primary school children in the Western Cape and Gauteng has been that more schools needed to be built in rural areas. comments (0)
Equal Education extends deadline for Angie's agreement
Equal Education has given Angie Motshekga until close of business on Friday to agree to a month's extension to publish the norms and standards plan. comments (6)
