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The Ottery Youth Care Centre is one of two of its kind left in the Western Cape. Now the province’s education department is threatening to close it.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parents must be the solution to violence in schools

​The Department of Education in KZN has called on parents,communities and all other stakeholders to come together to combat school bullying.

  • Kaveel Singh
3 min read
You might not want your child to necessarily watch Sarafina when they are three or read Biko to them at that time
PARENTS AND EDUCATION

You can’t not talk to kids about race

The issue will inevitably arise and children must be prepared for hurtful and damaging encounters

  • Bongekile Macupe
7 min read
Schools also need moms and dads
PARENTS AND EDUCATION

Schools also need moms and dads

Parental support is crucial to create quality education for our children.

  • Richard Hayward
3 min read
Make the grade
ALAN CLARKE

Make the grade

Teaching acumen, not pass rates, is what counts in a good school, writes <b>Alan Clarke</b>.

  • Alan Clarke
5 min read