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By Johnathan Paoli
The KwaZulu-Natal education department has declared its preparedness for the upcoming 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, with MEC Sipho Hlomuka outlining...
By Johnathan Paoli
One of Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube’s priorities is eradicating pit toilets in schools, which continue to be a hazard and claim...
By Akani Nkuna
Ntombozuko Mkizwana, crowned as South Africa’s new best teacher at the 2024 National Teaching Awards, has urged educators to rise above adversity...
By Johnathan Paoli
With the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams starting later this month, the Democratic Alliance has accused the KwaZulu-Natal education department for not...
By Alicia Mmashakana
Following a site visit, KwaZulu-Natal education MEC Sipho Hlomuka is satisfied that the department will meet its target of delivering learning and...
By Johnathan Paoli
The Budget Justice Coalition (BJC) has issued a stark warning regarding proposed budget cuts to the country's basic education sector, following a...
By Lungile Ntimba
Addressing school violence and improving infrastructure was a priority of KwaZulu- Natal education MEC Sipho Hlomuka during his first 100 days in...
By Matthew Wingfield, Bettina von Lieres and Laurence Piper
The Zoom meeting window opens, immediately revealing scores of smiling or anxious faces. Some people have quirky backgrounds;...
By Edwin Naidu
In a country with high unemployment, poverty and deepening inequality, is there an argument for the matric dance to be stopped at schools in South Africa...