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A horrific shooting has shaken the Tembisa community after a school principal and an administrative staff member were fatally shot at Inxiweni Primary School in Ekurhuleni.

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.

One of the schools visited was Humansdorp Senior Secondary School, where a pupil was stabbed to death by his classmates two months ago.

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 15-year-old was trying to recover a ball that had washed off nearby rocks when he disappeared in the surf.

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.