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The increase in learners is exacerbated by people relocating to Gauteng, and private-public partnerships are required to address overcrowding.
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Gauteng needs 200 more schools, says education MEC Chiloane

During the 2023-24 financial year, Gauteng, Mpumalanga and the Northern Cape only built one school each

The demand for donor organs far outstrips the supply because data is not shared, not all hospitals are equipped to do transplants and the National Health Act is inadequate. Photo: Burger/Phanie /AFP

South Africa needs better policies to deal with the organ donation crisis

The demand for donor organs far outstrips the supply because data is not shared, not all hospitals are equipped to do transplants and the National Health Act is inadequate

Political Party Funding Act needs teeth, says IEC

Parties can currently circumvent disclosure by soliciting donations of under R100 000

Journalists throughout Southern and East Africa are harassed, detained mostly through the use of criminal law. Photo: File

World Press Freedom Day: When journalism is threatened, democracy is at stake

Governments, philanthropists, Big Tech, readers and media houses themselves must work together to ensure the sustainability of the media ecosystem

Memories: The District Six Museum in Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, houses items showing apartheid’s laws. (Photo by David Harrison)

Museum saved by ‘love letters’

The coronavirus pandemic dealt the District Six Museum a heavy blow, forcing it to close its doors. But the fighting spirit of its patrons has opened them again.

Unisa’s vice-chancellor Makhanya said the contribution by his management team was in recognition of “the importance of education in the growth and development of our country”.

Unisa’s top staff take R10m bonus cut to fund students

The gesture by the vice-chancellor, registrar, deans and principals will top up the bursary fund.

Platinum miners during a wage increase strike on January 23 2014 in Marikana.

Families queue for food aid as Amcu strike enters 18th week

About 12 000 people affected by the Amcu strike on the platinum belt have received food from nonprofit organisations.

Donating to charity this season?

As it’s the season for giving, a lot of people are keen to make charitable donations. But what are the tax implications?