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Private schools

After the Bell: What is it with our middle-class school obsession?

Business Maverick

After the Bell: What is it with our middle-class school obsession?

By Stephen Grootes

Do independent schools really outperform public schools? It’s a matter of perspective

South Africa

Do independent schools really outperform public schools? It’s a matter of perspective

By Mark Potterton and Mduduzi Qwabe

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

Will Curro’s management changes buoy its share price?

Business Maverick

Will Curro’s management changes buoy its share price?

By Neesa Moodley

The writing’s on the (chalk)board – investors could benefit from education stocks

Business Maverick

The writing’s on the (chalk)board – investors could benefit from education stocks

By Neesa Moodley

Time to address the struggles of black learners in private and former white public schools

South Africa

Time to address the struggles of black learners in private and former white public schools

By Faranaaz Veriava

Relief and dismay at delayed school reopening

South Africa

Relief and dismay at delayed school reopening

By Karabo Mafolo

Public schools must be improved if the disadvantaged are to have a future

South Africa

Public schools must be improved if the disadvantaged are to have a future

By Zuko Mndayi

Public schools are under siege: It’s time to drastically revise their funding model

South Africa

Public schools are under siege: It’s time to drastically revise their funding model

By Ashley Visagie, Sara Black and Xolisa Guzula

Racism allegations surface at private schools

South Africa

Racism allegations surface at private schools

By Suné Payne

Disinfection tunnels for Covid-19 have negligible benefit and are potentially dangerous

South Africa

Disinfection tunnels for Covid-19 have negligible benefit and are potentially dangerous

By Shaheen Mehtar, Shabir A Madhi & Marc Mendelson

Private schools offer relief to parents struggling to pay fees

South Africa

Private schools offer relief to parents struggling to pay fees

By Ayanda Mthethwa