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
The council received 169 corporal punishment complaints in 2020-21
Learners from grade R to 12 return on Wednesday to school for a new academic year.
After unions demanded that schools be closed this week, the department has said it is the cabinet’s prerogative to decide whether schools should close
Last week the basic education minister was adamant that teachers will return to school on May 25, but some provinces say not all Covid-19 measures are in place to prevent its spread
Five organisations stand firm on ensuring schools have taken all safety measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus when learners, teachers and school management teams return