Irregular appointments and procurement practices are two of the biggest problems at the College of Cape Town, and addressing these will go a long way towards stabilising the institution.
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane is set to introduce a law firm appointed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a Grade 5 learner at Reagile Primary School in Tembisa.
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant after videos circulated showing pupils inhaling chemical fumes through improvised devices.
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has warned the public against “false and misleading” information circulating on social media claiming that a student received a payment of R630,434.44 from the scheme.
Former President, Thabo Mbeki, said 62.1% - equivalent to more than six out of ten - children are identified as multidimensionally poor, which he referenced to a statement released by Statistics South Africa (STATS SA) on the July 2020 Report on Children Poverty in South Africa.
The Limpopo Department of Education has suspended schooling in several flood-affected districts for two days after heavy rains that peaked on the weekend left roads impassable and raised concerns about damage to school infrastructure and pupil safety.
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) said the incident highlighted the urgent need for mental health awareness programmes in primary schools.
One hundred and fifty-eight schools across all nine provinces will take part in the citizen-science campaign, focused on drinking water safety and accountability.
Among the standout performances was teenager Oluchi Ndubueze, who broke the South African under-18 women’s long jump record with a leap of 6.49m, one of the most notable achievements of the championships.
