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Forget the red carpet — some of Mzansi’s biggest stars will break a sweat this Mandela Day
Amnesty International South Africa has welcomed the department of basic education’s clearing of the 2018 pit toilet backlog but warns thousands of pupils may still be using unsafe toilets excluded from the programme.
Ability to read for meaning, articulate ideas and engage with complex information is crucial for modern pupils, says education expert
More than 900 motorists arrested nationwide over the Easter weekend for drunken driving
A Johannesburg pedestrian fell under the chassis of a private security vehicle after the driver, who was reversing, failed to see her walking in the road.
Some pupils were allegedly armed with metal objects. Another pupil reportedly used pepper spray
The department of basic education has condemned the circulation of videos showing pupils engaging in dangerous behaviour involving the inhalation of chemical fumes from improvised devices.
Gladys Maseko is mourning the death of her son, Ofentse Ntini, 16, a grade 9 pupil at Badirile Secondary School in Khutsong, Carletonville, who was fatally stabbed at school by a fellow pupil on Thursday.
Gauteng education MEC Matome Chiloane has appointed Buthelezi-Vilakazi Incorporated to investigate the death of Manqobi Mnisi, a grade R pupil from Bernard Isaacs Primary School, who died in a classroom incident.
The family of 10-year-old Malton Neo Mokgoatsane say they found his body lying on the floor, and when they asked what happened, could get no answers.
The schoolboy was playing with classmates during break time when a soccer goal post fell on him.
“We can boldly confirm that all learners in KwaZulu-Natal have been admitted in accordance with their democratic right to education,” the department said.
Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube says South Africa is at a critical point — eight out of 10 grade 4 pupils can’t read for meaning.
Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube says South Africa is at a critical point — eight out of 10 grade 4 pupils can’t read for meaning.
The department of basic education has declared it will publish the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination results despite the leave to appeal by the Information Regulator.
