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Michael Komape

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

Eradicating pit toilets, one click at a time – Gwarube launches Safe Schools App

South Africa

Eradicating pit toilets, one click at a time – Gwarube launches Safe Schools App

By Takudzwa Pongweni

MPs give Angie Motshekga 60 days to submit time frames to eradicate ‘death trap’ pit latrines at schools

South Africa

MPs give Angie Motshekga 60 days to submit time frames to eradicate ‘death trap’ pit latrines at schools

By Msindisi Fengu

In the mission to eradicate pit toilets, this new progress monitor democratises data for Limpopo schools

South Africa

In the mission to eradicate pit toilets, this new progress monitor democratises data for Limpopo schools

By Demichelle Petherbridge

Baby X – the kindness of strangers can help to set South Africa free

Maverick Citizen

Baby X – the kindness of strangers can help to set South Africa free

By Mark Heywood

Court orders compensation of R375,000 to families of learners who drowned on school outing

South Africa

Court orders compensation of R375,000 to families of learners who drowned on school outing

By Tania Broughton

A reflection on three years of Maverick Citizen

South Africa

A reflection on three years of Maverick Citizen

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Eight years after Michael Komape’s death, many Limpopo schools still rely on pit toilets

South Africa

Eight years after Michael Komape’s death, many Limpopo schools still rely on pit toilets

By Ezekiel Kekana

Court orders Limpopo education dept to devise workable plan for abolition of school pit toilets

South Africa

Court orders Limpopo education dept to devise workable plan for abolition of school pit toilets

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Michael Komape’s death in a pit latrine illustrates South Africa’s horror stories of 'childism'

South Africa

Michael Komape’s death in a pit latrine illustrates South Africa’s horror stories of 'childism'

By Mark Tomlinson

Following in the footsteps of Maishe Maponya — Fund the Arts and give us a better Minister than Nathi Mthethwa

South Africa

Following in the footsteps of Maishe Maponya — Fund the Arts and give us a better Minister than Nathi Mthethwa

By Mark Heywood