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Equal Education

Education in ruins: Gaza's children face dire consequences of ongoing conflict and neglect

World

Education in ruins: Gaza's children face dire consequences of ongoing conflict and neglect

By Siyabonga Goni

Yoliswa Dwane Memorial Lecture, protest against offshore drilling and unpacking land expropriation

South Africa

Yoliswa Dwane Memorial Lecture, protest against offshore drilling and unpacking land expropriation

By Lerato Mutsila

Poor infrastructure imperils KZN pupils’ right to education amid climate catastrophes

Op-eds

Poor infrastructure imperils KZN pupils’ right to education amid climate catastrophes

By Mudau Benni Avhatakali

Minister of Basic Education admits failing to meet the deadline to eradicate pit toilets at SA schools

South Africa

Minister of Basic Education admits failing to meet the deadline to eradicate pit toilets at SA schools

By Takudzwa Pongweni and Siyabonga Goni

Beyond urgent targets – safe, healthy school toilets need proper maintenance

Maverick Citizen

Beyond urgent targets – safe, healthy school toilets need proper maintenance

By Mary Metcalfe

‘Down with austerity,’ say SA trade unions and civil society organisations before Budget Speech

South Africa

‘Down with austerity,’ say SA trade unions and civil society organisations before Budget Speech

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Fifteen years after the launch of Schooling 2025 Vision, school infrastructure promises remain unfulfilled

South Africa

Fifteen years after the launch of Schooling 2025 Vision, school infrastructure promises remain unfulfilled

By Kgaogelo Matlatle and Mbali Twala

Court orders Gauteng Education Department to place 65 pupils in school after Usindiso fire

South Africa

Court orders Gauteng Education Department to place 65 pupils in school after Usindiso fire

By Michelle Banda

Gwarube sets bold deadline for school pit toilet eradication, but progress is sluggish

South Africa

Gwarube sets bold deadline for school pit toilet eradication, but progress is sluggish

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Equal education doesn’t have to mean government employs all teachers

South Africa

Equal education doesn’t have to mean government employs all teachers

By David Harrison

Basic education budget cuts ‘exacerbate inequalities and undermine right to education’ – civil society groups

Maverick Citizen

Basic education budget cuts ‘exacerbate inequalities and undermine right to education’ – civil society groups

By Naledi Sikhakhane and Lisakanya Venna

New MPs in drive to fast-track overdue eradication of dangerous school toilets

South Africa

New MPs in drive to fast-track overdue eradication of dangerous school toilets

By Lisakanya Venna