New Education Minister Urges Stability Amidst Calls for Systemic Review

In her inaugural budget speech, South Africa's new Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, emphasized the importance of maintaining stability within the schooling system for the remainder of the academic year. Gwarube, previously the chief…

Navigating Tragedy, as a School Principal

How School Principals Should Respond to Disasters The recent tragic transport accident on the N12 near Elands Road in Merafong, South Africa, which claimed the lives of 12 pupils, including 11 from Rocklands Primary School and one from…

Principal Nemakhavhani lays down chalk after 38 years – by Zoutnet

Tshivenda home-language examiner, moderator, and esteemed principal Mr Pfuluwani Daniel Nemakhavhani (65) has officially retired from the teaching profession after an illustrious career spanning 38 years. Nemakhavhani began his teaching journey…

Lyra Southern Africa and Stops collaborate with schools to enhance student well-being and safety

In response to the escalating mental health crisis in South Africa, Lyra Southern Africa is thrilled to announce a transformative collaboration with Stops. Launched during Child Protection Week, this partnership aims to address the growing…

Lesufi to receive report on racism

Gauteng MEC for Education, Panyaza Lesufi. MEC Lesufi is to receive a report about alleged racism and sexual assault at Hoërskool Jan Viljoen in Randfontein where police had to intervene after violence broke out between two groups of learners…

Private college ‘lied’ to get millions in state subsidy

Sace and Umalusi are probing dodgy Afro-Kombs College in Johannesburg for failing to pay teacher salaries for months The SA Council of Educators (Sace) and Umalusi are probing a dodgy Joburg college, which has failed to pay teacher salaries…

First-of-a-kind study measures children’s utterances in Southern Bantu languages

A study published by the Child Language Development node of the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) is the first of its kind to measure children’s utterances in isiXhosa, Sesotho, Setswana and Xitsonga. The research…

Headmaster to cycle 800km for funds for Dale College – by Sifiso Tembani

My former boss, Dr Garth Shaw, has undertaken to cycle from Dale College in eQonce (King William’s Town, Eastern Cape) to Northwood School, eThekwini. Dr Shaw, his father, Vincent, and Cayde Muldoon from Northwood School left Dale and…

2025 Unisa application dates: What you need to know

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As we mark the halfway point of 2024, matriculants and students nationwide are preparing to embark on the next chapter of their educational journey. The University of South Africa (Unisa), the largest open-distance learning institution in…

KZN matrics checked for food poisoning

The KZN Education Department says a group of matric pupils who fell ill due to food poisoning are continuing to receive medical attention. "Learners who were complaining about stomach pains, upon checking it was discovered that it was food…

St Teresa’s School unite for Youth Day

St Teresa's School learners showcased their talents through songs and dance, poetry and drama skits. In a display of unity and reflection, St Teresa’s School commemorated Youth Day on June 14 with a series of events that brought together…

Pinetown Boys’ rugby players selected for KZN team

Sandile Soni and Linda Shangase were selected to play for the provincial rugby KZN schools Wildebeest team. PINETOWN Boys’ High School (PBHS) is proud of its two learners and sportsmen who are excelling, not only in the classroom but also…