The way in which Angie Motshekga has handled the reopening of schools has caused many people to lose confidence in her
Following several other countries, South Africa will send learners home this week
With an 81.3% pass rate, the 2019 class has shown improvement, even in provinces with traditionally poor results
It’s all systems go for the matric 2019 final examinations, save for a shortage in Afrikaans markers
Children are unlikely to excel in schools that
are falling to pieces.
Court action to enforce minimum norms for school buildings comes not a moment too soon.
No national statistics exist for corporal punishment in South African schools and although it is illegal, it is still commonly applied.
Parents claim child abuse and financial mismanagement is rife at Glenstantia Primary School but expert says teachers often lack support.
There are other factors to consider before we celebrate the ‘improved’ quality of our schooling.
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/ 2 December 2011
The National Development Plan renders people with disabilities, at least 6% of South Africans, invisible.
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/ 22 November 2011
Eastern Cape matrics are safe from a teachers’ strike for now but tensions remain high as Sadtu takes the department of education to court.
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/ 15 November 2011
About 53 000 Eastern Cape teachers have moved closer to striking as their union talks tough, setting Friday as the deadline for government to respond.
Rebuilding education will have to be incremental and all will have to help.