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KZN emergency guidelines for schools aim to safeguard students against climate threats

South Africa

KZN emergency guidelines for schools aim to safeguard students against climate threats

By Takudzwa Pongweni

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

Rape of seven-year-old girl spotlights persistent pattern of sexual abuse, procedural failures at SA schools

South Africa

Rape of seven-year-old girl spotlights persistent pattern of sexual abuse, procedural failures at SA schools

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Capetonians march for safety in schools after Matatiele rape of girl (7)

Maverick News

Capetonians march for safety in schools after Matatiele rape of girl (7)

By Siyabonga Goni

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

Residents of embattled Eldorado Park drive grassroots efforts to defy grim reality and reignite hope

Maverick Citizen

Residents of embattled Eldorado Park drive grassroots efforts to defy grim reality and reignite hope

By Michelle Banda

‘Children are dying’: Eastern Cape community pleads for almost a decade for speed humps outside school

South Africa

‘Children are dying’: Eastern Cape community pleads for almost a decade for speed humps outside school

By Estelle Ellis and Hoseya Jubase

Middelburg parents shut down high school with no water, no toilets and no teachers for 250 pupils

South Africa

Middelburg parents shut down high school with no water, no toilets and no teachers for 250 pupils

By Estelle Ellis

Parents shut down Ekurhuleni school over renewed allegations of racial gang violence and drug dealing

South Africa

Parents shut down Ekurhuleni school over renewed allegations of racial gang violence and drug dealing

By Kimberly Mutandiro for GroundUp

Minister Motshekga, you have failed us, say learners

South Africa

Minister Motshekga, you have failed us, say learners

By Lelethu Tonisi

Make our schools safe, demand frustrated pupils

South Africa

Make our schools safe, demand frustrated pupils

By Karabo Mafolo

Curiouser and curiouser: SADTU’s submission to the Essential Services Committee

South Africa

Curiouser and curiouser: SADTU’s submission to the Essential Services Committee

By Nomsa Marchesi