Basil Manuel
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Unions slam basic education department over no maths at 464 schools
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
Corporal punishment in rural schools is ‘big challenge’ for South African Council of Educators
The council received 169 corporal punishment complaints in 2020-21
No mercy for teachers who are found guilty of misconduct
New regulations give direction on what sanctions should be imposed on disgraceful teachers, including lifetime bans for serious offences
Pandemic hobbles learners’ futures
South African schools have yet to open for the 2021 academic year and experts are sounding the alarm over lost learning time, especially in the crucial grades one and 12
Testing times for grade 12 learners
Strict Covid protocols are in place for the exams, with special provision made for those who test positive
Another teachers union calls for schools to be closed
Naptosa says it is irresponsible to keep schools open and that this is affecting the mental and physical health of teachers and learners