Desiree Van Der Walt
latest news & developmentsANC teachers are politicising schools, says DA
Hijacking schools for political rallies during school hours is irresponsible, the Democratic Alliance said on Wednesday.
Teacher training: Problems remain, says DA
The government’s decision to reopen teacher training colleges — announced this week by Education Minister Naledi Pandor — indicates that despite programmes to increase the number…
Education Dept reconsiders teacher training colleges
The Education Department is considering reopening teacher training colleges, says Education Minister Naledi Pandor. In a written reply to a question in Parliament by Desiree van…
Lucky Dube funeral to be kept private
The funeral of slain reggae singer Lucky Dube will be a private affair, family spokesperson Arnold Mabunda said on Monday. ”The family requested that the funeral be a private…
‘They have failed to kill Lucky Dube’s spirit’
The news of the death of South African reggae star Lucky Dube in a botched hijacking attempt in Johannesburg has drawn strong reaction from around the world. As he was leaving…