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Bronagh Hammond

‘We won’t stop soon’ — Education Crisis Committee say 'no to budget cuts' in Western Cape schools picketing

South Africa

‘We won’t stop soon’ — Education Crisis Committee say 'no to budget cuts' in Western Cape schools picketing

By Lisakanya Venna

‘Oh, all the schools are full' - The frustrating wait for a place in class is real

South Africa

‘Oh, all the schools are full' - The frustrating wait for a place in class is real

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Western Cape Education Department strives to place 2,500+ learners as new school year begins

South Africa

Western Cape Education Department strives to place 2,500+ learners as new school year begins

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

New Western Cape portal stymies worried parents looking to place kids in school for 2024

South Africa

New Western Cape portal stymies worried parents looking to place kids in school for 2024

By Velani Ludidi

Cape Town mother forced to beg for nappies for disabled son highlights plight of impoverished parents

Maverick Citizen

Cape Town mother forced to beg for nappies for disabled son highlights plight of impoverished parents

By Mary-Anne Gontsana

More than 60 Dunoon crèches battle to register for funding with education department

South Africa

More than 60 Dunoon crèches battle to register for funding with education department

By Peter Luhanga for GroundUp

Low school turnout in Western Cape despite tenuous taxi war peace pact

South Africa

Low school turnout in Western Cape despite tenuous taxi war peace pact

By Vincent Cruywagen

Increase in bus service brings relief to thousands of Cape passengers

South Africa

Increase in bus service brings relief to thousands of Cape passengers

By Vincent Cruywagen

‘Illegal’ school teaches hundreds of pupils whom education department hasn’t placed

South Africa

‘Illegal’ school teaches hundreds of pupils whom education department hasn’t placed

By Vincent Lali for GroundUp