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St John’s College

‘He died in pain, but not in vain’ — mom transforms personal loss into a fight to protect SA’s children

South Africa

‘He died in pain, but not in vain’ — mom transforms personal loss into a fight to protect SA’s children

By Lerato Mutsila

Sexual abuse and suicide, the spectre that haunts elite boys’ schools: St John’s College (Part One)

South Africa

Sexual abuse and suicide, the spectre that haunts elite boys’ schools: St John’s College (Part One)

By Robyn Wolfson Vorster

Where young South Africans live and go to school shapes their economic future

South Africa

Where young South Africans live and go to school shapes their economic future

By Adam Cooper and Kristal Duncan-Williams

Easter weekend showdown as top rugby schools prepare to do battle

South Africa

Easter weekend showdown as top rugby schools prepare to do battle

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

The kids are not okay – their innocence is being stolen by the continuation of racism

South Africa

The kids are not okay – their innocence is being stolen by the continuation of racism

By Zukiswa Pikoli

IEB records increased Matric pass rate despite impact of Covid

South Africa

IEB records increased Matric pass rate despite impact of Covid

By Karabo Mafolo

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