Education 15.6.2019 06:00 am

I don’t hate ‘die taal’, but we need changes – Lesufi

The Gauteng Education MEC warned anyone opposing his social cohesion strategy that it was not open to negotiations.

Racial segregation in schools based on language won’t be tolerated, Gauteng education MEC Panyaza Lesufi warned yesterday.

Education Teachers’ trade union concerned about violence in KZN schools

The union says the KZN department of education has an obligation to provide a safe working environment.

Education Panyaza Lesufi pleads with schools to strengthen security

The MEC says school governing bodies should establish disciplinary committees that would deal with breaches in security within school premises.

Education Stop violence in schools, Education dept appeals to all stakeholders

‘Crime prevention and the teaching of positive values and morals require a joint effort, as the violent tendencies emanate from society.’

Education Plastic City toddlers in good hands after Shoprite gives preschool an upgrade

Teletubbies Daycare in Brakpan was founded by two sisters who are passionate about looking after children and giving them a headstart in life.

Education Sadtu slams North West education dept for tardy safety efforts

The criticism follows the death of a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed to death by another 15-year-old in Mooinooi on Monday

Education DA calls on MEC Lesufi to provide alternative temporary classrooms at Carleton Jones High

The party says they have observed that the school had a shortage of 30 classrooms.

Education Motshekga appeals to protesters not to disrupt schooling

Several protests have disrupted schooling in Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal and North West.

Education Filthy pit latrines and no water at Pietermaritzburg primary school

“Our children don’t deserve such conditions,” one parent said.

Education DA calls for tightened security at KZN schools

The party says the tragic shooting of a teacher in Durban has once again highlighted the breakdown in proper security at many KZN schools.

Education Western Cape becomes first province to appoint a Commissioner for Children

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has made a commitment to make the appointment by the end of the year.

Education Springs mother struggles for two years to enrol son in special needs school

The nine-year-old child was not happy at his former school as his peers were allegedly bullying him because of his speech disorder.

Education R220K ‘missing’ at Forest High School – report

The amount recorded in the school’s cash receipt books reportedly does not match the school’s bank records.

Education IFP calls for urgent action to address unruly behaviour in KZN schools

‘Our schools have been turned into a circus by a few learners who want to do as they please,’ says a spokesperson.

Education Tuks the first South African partner to join US university alliance

The alliance focuses on addressing global challenges including youth empowerment, education, and health.

Education Exams to resume after tragic fatal crash at school

The school said the suspect in the matter is the school’s SRC president.

Education Solidarity to launch new R4.5 billion work network

The Solidarity NetWork is an answer to the Fourth Industrial Revolution and to a weakening state, the trade union says.

Education Why pupils call it ‘Forest High Correctional Services’

Learners say the school is like a prison where gangs flourish.

Education North West provincial government urges students to apply to study medicine in Cuba

Priority will reportedly be given to students from disadvantaged communities.

Education North West education MEC wants to increase access to education for all learners

North West premier Job Mokgoro appointed Matsemela to lead the education portfolio last week, following the general elections.

Education North West teacher in court for alleged assault of a learner

According to a medical report, the boy in Grade 4 suffered an opened wound on his knee after he was allegedly kicked by his teacher.