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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.

Team SA presents Africa Spelling Bee trophy to minister

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube on Thursday received the Africa Spelling Bee Championship trophy after South African learners secured a narrow victory at the continental competition.

Chikunga tells BRICS+ youth to drive ‘self-determined’ innovation

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has told young people from BRICS+ countries to pursue innovation that helps preserve sovereignty and the right to self-determination, particularly in the Global South.

Learner driver, instructor arrested in KZN licence sting

KwaZulu-Natal transport officials arrested a learner driver and an instructor at a Pietermaritzburg driving licence testing centre on Wednesday, as MEC Siboniso Duma said up to half the province’s motorists may be using fraudulently obtained licences.

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