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Siviwe Gwarube

Go figure — alarming number of SA schools no longer offer maths as a subject

Maverick Citizen

Go figure — alarming number of SA schools no longer offer maths as a subject

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Teacher vetting crisis: over 81% of educators remain unchecked amidst child safety concerns

South Africa

Teacher vetting crisis: over 81% of educators remain unchecked amidst child safety concerns

By Siyabonga Goni

Education department needs R46bn for new classrooms and toilets at public schools

South Africa

Education department needs R46bn for new classrooms and toilets at public schools

By Siyabonga Goni

Turning the page — how early book access can transform South Africa’s future

South Africa

Turning the page — how early book access can transform South Africa’s future

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

School principal is not a suspect in rape of seven-year-old girl, says AfriForum's Gerrie Nel

Maverick News

School principal is not a suspect in rape of seven-year-old girl, says AfriForum's Gerrie Nel

By Estelle Ellis

Brazil's bold food policies highlight South Africa's missed opportunities in school nutrition reform.

Maverick Citizen

Brazil's bold food policies highlight South Africa's missed opportunities in school nutrition reform.

By Adèle Sulcas

Gwarube says 93% of pit toilets have been eradicated in race to beat 31 March deadline

South Africa

Gwarube says 93% of pit toilets have been eradicated in race to beat 31 March deadline

By Siyabonga Goni

When desks become advertisements: Austerity’s price on South African classrooms

South Africa

When desks become advertisements: Austerity’s price on South African classrooms

By Takudzwa Pongweni

AfriForum and Solidarity to challenge full implementation of Bela Act in court

South Africa

AfriForum and Solidarity to challenge full implementation of Bela Act in court

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Eastern Cape Education Department on the cusp of eradicating school pit latrines – finally

South Africa

Eastern Cape Education Department on the cusp of eradicating school pit latrines – finally

By Estelle Ellis