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When the hard lockdowns kicked in it was discovered that 3 000 schools didn’t have an adequate water supply. But this is not a new problem
BASIC EDUCATION FOR ALL

Time the state drilled down into water scarcity at schools

When the hard lockdowns kicked in it was discovered that 3 000 schools didn’t have an adequate water supply. But this is not a new problem

  • Bongekile Macupe
3 min read
The union said the resolution to close schools was taken during a special meeting of its national executive committee, which sat on Tuesday, to discuss the spike of the virus.
ANGIE MOTSHEKGA

More Limpopo textbook woes for 2015?

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

  • Bongani Nkosi
3 min read
The problem with South Africa’s education system is that it is mired in the politics of language and class. (Madelene Cronje/ M&G)
BASIC EDUCATION

Schools claim no textbooks received all year

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

  • Victoria John
5 min read
ANGIE MOTSHEKGA

Motshekga: ‘We can’t be perfect’

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

  • Victoria John
4 min read
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Motshekga to challenge textbook ruling

The basic education department will appeal a court ruling despite hundreds of pupils not having all their textbooks months into the school year.

  • Sapa
  • Victoria John
2 min read
The department of basic education has denied that some Limpopo schools are still without textbooks.
BASIC EDUCATION FOR ALL

Government violated Limpopo childrens’ right to education, says court

The Pretoria high court has ruled that government violated the right to basic education by failing to deliver textbooks to all Limpopo schoolchildren.

  • Victoria John
  • David Macfarlane
4 min read
BASIC EDUCATION FOR ALL

Judge says textbooks a political issue

Education activists have been advised to take their concerns on the delivery of textbooks to opposition parties, and not bother the courts.

  • Victoria John
4 min read
There is still a lack of critical education aids such as textbooks and computers in schools.
BASIC EDUCATION FOR ALL

Limpopo textbook case heard in Pta court

Basic Education for All has asked for a court order to force Limpopo education authorities to deliver all textbooks to the schools by June 6.

  • Sapa
3 min read
The department of basic education has denied that some Limpopo schools are still without textbooks.
BASIC EDUCATION FOR ALL

Limpopo back in court over lack of textbooks

Section 27 is taking the Limpopo education department back to court over a failure to deliver textbooks to thousands of pupils again.

  • Victoria John
5 min read