Limpopo Textbooks Crisis
latest news & developments
‘Rich’ schools to raise fees after textbook squeeze
Limpopo’s better-off schools are reeling after the province opted to stop suppling study materials.
A present with poor education leads to a future with no hope
When the socks that need pulling up are absent, we must turn to leaders, the government, municipalities and citizens, writes Haji Mohamed Dawjee.
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.
Progress on Limpopo textbook deliveries – department
The basic education department reports that Limpopo textbook deliveries are on track, with pupils set to receive their materials on time.
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.
Soobrayan is not out of the woods yet
The Public Service Commission is investigating the former DG for his alleged involvement in the awarding of a workbooks tender.
Another twist in textbook saga
The minister did not appeal earlier rulings when they were made and cannot do so now, says NGO.
Soobrayan: ‘I’m no bad guy’
But confusion has emerged about the textbook report he says exonerates him.
Motshekga: ‘We can’t be perfect’
The basic education minister claims the Limpopo textbook delay did not violate pupils’ rights.