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The Democratic Alliance (DA) has lodged a complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), accusing multiple government departments of failing to protect children from sexual abuse and statutory rape, after evidence presented to Parliament revealed significant gaps in reporting, investigation and prosecution.
The administrator said in a statement released on Saturday that the ruling to reinstate Abrahams was critical and affirmed the role of whistleblowers in the fight against corruption.
Vodacom Foundation has invested R4 million in advanced information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure at Silindokuhle Special Needs School in e-Mangweni, Mpumalanga, as part of efforts to expand digital access for learners with disabilities.
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has rejected allegations of racial profiling in learner admissions, describing claims raised during a parliamentary committee meeting as "false and misleading".
The ANC Youth League (ANCYL) and the SADTU Students’ Chapter have called on the South African Council for Educators (SACE) to scrap “unfair fees imposed on unemployed educators”.
Employers across Africa are being urged to apply for the third intake of the Global Goals 2030: Africa Scholarship before applications close on 30 June 2026.
The High Court in Pretoria has rejected a bid by the Information Regulator to appeal a ruling that allows matric results to be published in newspapers and online using exam numbers.
More than 1.1 million learners in South Africa have experienced some form of violence at school, with 14% reporting physical violence by teachers, according to a report released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) during Child Protection Week.
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it has identified thousands of former beneficiaries who are collectively owed about R77 million in refunds arising from overpaid study loans, most of which date back to before 2010.
Schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education District in the Western Cape will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday as authorities prepare for severe weather expected to affect large parts of the province.
