Pupils from an Eastern Cape school that was torched amid a row over plans to improve its conditions, have not had any lessons for a week, now.
A misunderstanding over building materials has led to the torching of an Eastern Cape school, and the subsequent arrest of 98 children for arson.
This week UCT is celebrating Open Education Week — a global event aimed at creating awareness about the benefits of open sharing in education.
Experts say technology in schools will only be effective if teachers have been trained to use the resources correctly.
Bankrupt only a decade ago, the University of the Western Cape is now a research leader.
Parents claim child abuse and financial mismanagement is rife at Glenstantia Primary School but expert says teachers often lack support.
Their basic education has been blamed for not preparing them for their first sexual encounters
Research conducted in South Africa shows two thirds of the grade 6 learners surveyed did not know enough about HIV/Aids to protect their health.
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The University of Venda will provide learners in rural areas with career and study counselling next week.
Associations say the vast majority of school governing bodies are dysfunctional — contradicting the state’s suggestion of only 30% not functioning.