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ANGIE MOTSHEKGA

Basic education sector marred by a lack of political will

Despite a number of laws being in place to ensure education is equal and accessible not all children enjoy this right

  • Bhaso Ndzendze
  • Lawrence Manaka
8 min read
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ANGIE MOTSHEKGA

Soweto teacher dismissed for the alleged repeated rape of a learner

The learner was 13 when the alleged rapes started, and they continued for two years until she asked to be moved to another school

  • Bongekile Macupe
5 min read
ANGIE MOTSHEKGA

No mercy for teachers who are found guilty of misconduct

New regulations give direction on what sanctions should be imposed on disgraceful teachers, including lifetime bans for serious offences

  • Bongekile Macupe
5 min read
Many grade 12 learners do not cope with the pressures of preparing for the matric exams
BASIC EDUCATION

Teachers should write matric exams to boost their subject knowledge

The scripts of grade 7 to 9 educators will be assessed to identify where they need support

  • Staff Reporter
5 min read
When our schools and education authorities are unable to resolve disputes between themselves in good faith and instead frequently rely on the courts to settle matters
EMPLOYMENT OF EDUCATORS ACT

Knowledge is key to effectively running schools

Understanding the law applicable to public schools makes for informed decisions and avoids litigation

  • South Africa Guest Author
  • Oxford University Press
4 min read
‘Motshoane was employed in a position of trust as a principal and that the department had entrusted him with the safety of the pupils’
EDUCATION LABOUR RELATIONS COUNCIL

No job for sex predator principal

The former headmaster of a Gauteng school has lost his fight in the labour court to be reinstated

  • Bongekile Macupe
7 min read