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absenteeism

School catch up begins after forced absenteeism - over 70% in one day - during Western Cape taxi strike

South Africa

School catch up begins after forced absenteeism - over 70% in one day - during Western Cape taxi strike

By Suné Payne and Chuma Nontsele

In the wake of the pandemic, a proposed new law to reduce school dropout is still falling short

South Africa

In the wake of the pandemic, a proposed new law to reduce school dropout is still falling short

By Mila Harding and Merle Mansfield

Covid-19 triggering surge of absenteeism in SA schools

Africa

Covid-19 triggering surge of absenteeism in SA schools

By Wesley Jonathan Timm