South Africa

Court victory for corporal punishment victims — why this ruling on sanctions against teachers is significant

By Joy Hlatshwayo, Livhuwani Malelelo and Demichelle Petherbridge

South Africa

How education and support can break the cycle and combat teenage pregnancy in South Africa

By Zeenat Sujee

South Africa

Groundswell of opposition needed to end corporal punishment in schools

By Anjuli Leila Maistry and Daniel Peter Al-Naddaf

Maverick Citizen

SA Council for Educators investigates racist incident at Pretoria college

By Msindisi Fengu

Maverick Citizen

Enforcing corporal punishment ban in South Africa’s schools still elusive

By Faranaaz Veriava

South Africa

Council of Educators has failed to protect pupils from abuse and end corporal punishment, but is soft on teachers

By Zahraa Motani

South Africa

Law centre wants stiffer penalties imposed on teachers who beat learners

By Zukiswa Pikoli

South Africa

‘Shockingly lenient sentence’ for teachers who assaulted learners lands education body in court

By Zukiswa Pikoli

South Africa

The council for educators needs a heavier hand in dealing with the scourge of corporal punishment

By Mila Harding