School Closures
latest news & developments
Gang threats lead to school absenteeism and business closures in Cape township
A letter, apparently written by gangsters in Philippi, warns they will kill Somalis if extortion fees are paid to their rivals
Child marriage is a negative coping mechanism for millions of girls
Many people do not see it as a crime, but rather a tradition they should follow without question. Regular school attendance can keep girls out of harm’s way
Children’s education in sub-Saharan Africa cannot wait
Children are being deprived not only of education, but also nutrition. Governments and the international community must secure these inalienable rights
Covid cases rise as some learners expected to return to school full time in July
The Northern Cape department of education has had to close more than 70 schools in the past three weeks because of high numbers of Covid infections
Pandemic leaves 1.4bn learners worldwide behind on education
Human Rights Watch warns that learners may take years to recover from the damage caused by school closures
‘Each one, teach one’: Rethinking education in a pandemic
In South Africa, we come from a proud history of activism. How then have we suddenly learnt to be helpless?
Fees free fall, independent schools close
Parents have lost their jobs or had salaries cut; without state help the schools just can’t survive
Another teachers union calls for schools to be closed
Naptosa says it is irresponsible to keep schools open and that this is affecting the mental and physical health of teachers and learners
Public participation in education under threat
Motshekga’s reported plans to make it easier to close schools could jeopardise pupils’ rights.
Mpumalanga’s failing independent schools face closure
The education MEC in Mpumalanga has said independent schools in the province face closure if they fail to produce a matric pass rate of at least 50%.
St Augustine College closes doors over financial crisis
St Augustine College in Johannesburg will have to sell its campus and suspend undergraduate studies because of debt.
Grant: Keeping WC schools open has consequences
The Western Cape education department will seek leave to appeal a court ruling setting aside a decision to close 17 schools.
W Cape schools will not be closed
A decision to close 17 Western Cape schools at the end of last year has been set aside.
Confusion over WCape school closures judgment
Protesters were left disappointed outside the Western Cape High Court when it emerged judgment was not expected in the school closures case.
School closure case ‘political’
DA lashes ANC for opposing closures in Western Cape while it closes schools in other provinces.