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Spectre of eldercide haunts Eastern Cape ‘village of death’
Zingqolweni residents are traumatised by both the violence as well as the lack of police protection after 11 murders over a seven-month killing spree
Failing Transnet railway line threatens Exxaro’s coal exports
Coal orders from Europe have increased in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but dysfunctional local infrastructure remains a challenge
University’s SunChaser uses solar power for trip to Namibia
The high-tech vehicle used the road trip to visit schools and raise awareness about renewable energy
Specialists, nurses quit country’s ailing public health system
South Africa’s nurses are moving to the private sector or being recruited to high-income countries that are affected by the global shortage of healthcare professionals
Worry about food prices, not heavy rains
Farmers face higher input costs such as hikes in fertilisers and fuel prices as well as the expected 20.5% electricity hike requested by Eskom, says AgriSA
Counting the costs of childbirth in young girls
Among other psychosocial concerns, pre-teen and teenage births contribute to poor mother and child nutrition results
Solidarity vs University of Free State in vaccine mandate court case
The union wants the court to decide whether the policy of enforcing vaccinations at UFS holds water.
Eastern Cape learners’ project feeds school children
A youth empowerment programme has seen an increased interest in climate and environment issues.
Gauteng’s top matriculants excited about the future
All top learners from Gauteng received bursaries for their university education
2021 matrics set new record with a pass rate of 76.4%
Most bachelor passes and distinctions in the class of came from female learners
Basic education minister celebrates the top achievers in the class of 2021
Angie Motshekga says 2021’s matrics are in ‘a class of their own’ for having persevered through Covid-19 pandemic for two years
After the results, what’s next for matriculants?
Late applicants will have a tough time getting into a university of their choice.
Matric class of 2021 showed resilience, says Independent Examination Board chief executive
Pupils had to adjust to a new way of learning in 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic hit
Court rules matric results will be published in the media
Court grants AfriForum’s application to compel the department of basic education to publish matric results in newspapers and online platforms
Amendments to the Schools Act proposes making grade R compulsory
The Basic Education Law Amendment Bill has been tabled in parliament