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Education Department

Eastern Cape Education MEC admits there are 427 schools with pit latrines in the province

South Africa

Eastern Cape Education MEC admits there are 427 schools with pit latrines in the province

By Estelle Ellis

After the Bell: understanding South Africa's stagnant performance in global education tests

Business Maverick

After the Bell: understanding South Africa's stagnant performance in global education tests

By Tim Cohen

Almost 100 girls aged between 10 and 14 have given birth in the Eastern Cape since April

South Africa

Almost 100 girls aged between 10 and 14 have given birth in the Eastern Cape since April

By Siyabonga Goni

How big a problem is TB in South Africa’s schools?

South Africa

How big a problem is TB in South Africa’s schools?

By Tiyese Jeranji for Spotlight

South Africa needs to establish a Pandemic Preparedness Initiative now

South Africa

South Africa needs to establish a Pandemic Preparedness Initiative now

By Tim Tucker, Glenda Gray, Ntobeko Ntusi, Koleka Mlisana and Precious Matsoso

Parents shut doors of learning over deathtrap school

South Africa

Parents shut doors of learning over deathtrap school

By Lucas Ledwaba

Probe launched into claims of homophobia after Pride Month celebration at DF Malan school

South Africa

Probe launched into claims of homophobia after Pride Month celebration at DF Malan school

By Lia Snijman

Education department apologises for school building bungles

South Africa

Education department apologises for school building bungles

By Estelle Ellis

Lucky break as Eastern Cape children score some reading time

South Africa

Lucky break as Eastern Cape children score some reading time

By Estelle Ellis

Bhisho court judgment makes infrastructure part of the right to basic education

South Africa

Bhisho court judgment makes infrastructure part of the right to basic education

By Faranaaz Veriava