UN report finds discrimination against women in land and housing programmes
South Africa’s fragmented AI strategy threatens its tech leadership as Morocco, Nigeria and others invest in deep tech, research and innovation to lead Africa’s digital future
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
Organisations are going to court to challenge the constitutionality of Children’s Act provisions
But this starkly contrasts with the literacy problems faced by the younger population, particularly in the early primary grades
An organisation says the devices reduce children’s ability to concentrate and learn effectively
Service providers have taken the Gauteng education department to court to halt the appointment of 49 new contractors, claiming that some companies have been deregistered, while others are not tax-compliant or are even non-existent.
Fifty percent of the country’s teachers may leave the profession in 10 years, threatening education quality and rural staffing
The international landmark closed in 2023 after heavy rainfall caused soil movement that threatened safety
About 850 000 people are employed as domestic workers in South Africa, contributing to 5.2% of the country’s total employment