A 55-year-old school principal and his accomplice were arrested on Monday, 17 November, following allegations that they kidnapped and attempted to sexually assault two Grade 12 pupils from Tsolo High School in the Eastern Cape.
Bullying and violence in Gauteng schools remain a significant challenge, affecting learners’ mental health, academic performance and overall well-being, prompting calls for stronger intervention and monitoring mechanisms.
More than seven years after the Sanitation Appropriate for Education (SAFE) initiative was launched with the promise of eradicating pit latrines in schools, Section27 insists the government’s progress claims do not match conditions on the ground.
The second volume of the Switch Schools SA20 delivered two absorbing provincial finals over the weekend, showcasing the depth of South Africa’s schoolboy cricket talent.
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has accused the Democratic Alliance (DA) of an “obsession” and a campaign to assassinate Premier Panyaza Lesufi's character, following a Sunday World article alleging corruption in school security tenders linked to matric exams.
The awards recognise the long hours and strategic planning that go into campaigns and publications which shape the public’s understanding of UP’s achievements.
South Africa’s skills authorities have warned that the country must urgently accelerate skills development for the green hydrogen economy or risk falling behind global competitors.
A rapid shift from a small, familiar school environment to expansive university classrooms filled with thousands of students is one of the first adjustments students face when moving from high school to tertiary education.
