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The Western Cape education department says it will continue to honour a R1.2 billion tender awarded by the State Information Technology Agency (Sita) even after a forensic report uncovered irregularities. (Ezekiel Kenkana/GroundUp)
BLUE NETWORK CONSORTIUM

Western Cape education department refutes R1.2bn tender irregularities

The State Information Technology Agency has recommended an investigation into the tender awarded to Blue Network Consortium

  • Umamah Bakharia
2 min read
The department of basic education will, from this month until next year, embark on roadshows as part of an awareness campaign to address violence and bullying in schools.
BONGIWE MBINQO GIGABA

Education department to run campaign against bullying

Incidents of violence and bullying at schools have been on the spotlight recently

  • Bongekile Macupe
3 min read
ANGIE MOTSHEKGA

Covid sets education back years

The effects of the pandemic will still be felt by learners entering the school system in 2028

  • Bongekile Macupe
4 min read