Limpopo Textbooks Crisis

‘Rich’ schools to raise fees after textbook squeeze

Article bogdan TagDiv - 17 Jun 2016

Limpopo's better-off schools are reeling after the province opted to stop suppling study materials.

A present with poor education leads to a future with no hope

Article bogdan TagDiv - 3 Feb 2015

When the socks that need pulling up are absent, we must turn to leaders, the government, municipalities and citizens, writes Haji Mohamed Dawjee.

More Limpopo textbook woes for 2015?

Article bogdan TagDiv - 19 Dec 2014

The basic education department has denied another gaffe in the Limpopo textbooks debacle, after it reportedly missed out on discounts for 2015 books.

Progress on Limpopo textbook deliveries – department

Article Sapa - 18 Dec 2014

The basic education department reports that Limpopo textbook deliveries are on track, with pupils set to receive their materials on time.

Schools claim no textbooks received all year

Article bogdan TagDiv - 2 Dec 2014

The Limpopo education department faces increased pressure after a report revealed 50% of next year’s books are yet to be acquired.

Soobrayan is not out of the woods yet

Article bogdan TagDiv - 11 Jul 2014

The Public Service Commission is investigating the former DG for his alleged involvement in the awarding of a workbooks tender.

Another twist in textbook saga

Article bogdan TagDiv - 3 Jul 2014

The minister did not appeal earlier rulings when they were made and cannot do so now, says NGO.

Soobrayan: ‘I’m no bad guy’

Article bogdan TagDiv - 27 Jun 2014

But confusion has emerged about the textbook report he says exonerates him.

Motshekga: ‘We can’t be perfect’

Article bogdan TagDiv - 20 Jun 2014

The basic education minister claims the Limpopo textbook delay did not violate pupils’ rights.

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