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Explosives used to break into North West primary schools, steal laptops

Moteu Makabanyane Primary School and Ipelegeng Batlharo Primary School were targeted.

DUT alumna who helped test Lenacapavir welcomes SA rollout

Thabile Mwandla was among a selected team of South African clinical researchers who contributed to the development and testing of the injectable.

Third learner dies after Vryburg crash

The North West Department of Education confirmed that the Grade 12 learner, who was hospitalised with serious injuries, had died, bringing the number of learner fatalities to three, along with the driver.

Free State learner dies after collapsing during school rugby match

Free State Education MEC Mantlhake Maboya has expressed shock following the death of a 15-year-old learner during a school sports fixture.

Sepedi Animal Farm translation set to break barriers in classrooms

A new Sepedi translation of Animal Farm — the classic political allegory by English author George Orwell — is set to broaden access to ideas about power, leadership and democracy in South African classrooms.

Weekend Roundup | National schools athletics championships postponed, Mpumalanga principal dismissed for sexual relationship, DBE’s draft draws criticism

The postponement was confirmed in a joint statement by the Department of Basic Education (DBE), the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) and South African Schools Athletics (SASA).

Chicago teachers want no school on May Day, testing the city’s mayor and school leaders

A tangled political fight over whether Chicago’s public schools will hold classes on May Day is coming down to the wire, confusing tens of thousands of students and parents.

Last-minute venue dispute forces postponement of National Schools Athletics Championships

The National Schools Athletics Championships have been postponed from 8–11 April 2026 to 29 April 2026 following a last-minute venue change caused by the unavailability of Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, sparking criticism from organisers, government stakeholders, political parties and leaving athletes in limbo while parents face financial losses.

Principal dismissed for sexual relationship with learner

A Mpumalanga school principal has been dismissed after being found guilty of engaging in a sexual relationship with a learner.

As public comments open, DBE’s draft history overhaul draws criticism

The Department of Basic Education late on Thursday called for public comment on the draft history curriculum for Grades 4 to 12.

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