Second chance for those who failed mid-year senior certificate exams
Eligible candidates can register to write the exams by logging on to the DBE website.
The basic education department has invited students who failed the May/June senior certificate (SC) exams to register for an opportunity to rewrite.
Google launches CS First programme in SA to train 30,000 youngsters in computer science
The fun and interactive online courses for kids are likely to see them get a strong head-start in the world of coding and IT.
Grade R learners told to avoid the school toilets and use the field
Department spokesperson Malibongwe Mtima says the school is too small for the department to invest in.
Gauteng schools lose R120m to thieves – Lesufi
The department had also received 187 reports of bullying and 107 of violence and assault.
Motshekga slams ‘making reading sexy’ campaign, saying ‘women aren’t objects’
The minister says the objectification of women has no place anywhere in our society let alone in our quest to promote reading.
Basic education portfolio committee slams campaign to ‘make reading sexy’
The committee wants the department of basic education to ‘take drastic action’ again its spokesperson for his ‘thoughtless, sexist, chauvinist’ tweets.
WATCH: Limpopo educator smacks pupils in class
The provincial department of education says it is shocked by this act and add that it is unacceptable and against the law.
70 cases of sexual violence reported in Gauteng schools this year – Lesufi
He was speaking at Thuto Lesedi Secondary School in Vosloorus where a 16-year-old grade 9 pupil was allegedly assaulted and raped by two grade 12 boys.
Vosloorus pupils blame lack of toilets for rape of Grade 9 girl
This after rape charges against two pupils were dropped after a prosecutor declined to proceed because of inconsistencies in a statement.
What it’s like to go to school in Hanover Park
If learners hear gunshots, they know the protocol – head to the nearest classroom and hit the floor.
University of Pretoria leads in promoting growth of women
UP is prioritising programmes to support early career academics, specifically for black and female researchers.
Mpumalanga MEC announces R935m plan for new schools, classrooms
Two new schools will be built in the Mbombela, while three primary schools will also get extra classrooms.
Nazi salute: Somerset West school principal apologises ‘unreservedly’
The school initially said the gesture was a ‘Roman salute’ and has now apologised for the ‘additional offence that has caused’.
KZN teacher reportedly tells pupils white people are generally smarter
According to a report, the teacher has been placed on suspension pending an investigation.
Eco-friendly loo could be the answer to eradicating pit toilets at schools
Since February, 76 Eaziflush toilets have been installed at nine schools in Lady Frere in the Eastern Cape as part of a privately funded project.
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