Education
KwaZulu-Natal government ordered to pay crèches
At least 275 centres have faced issues with late subsidy payments
By Joseph Bracken and Tsoanelo Sefoloko
News | 27 May 2025
Western Cape schools admission policy challenged in court
Equal Education argues late applicants are blocked from accessing schooling. But department argues that parents need to apply on time.
Law | 24 April 2025
Thousands of teachers march against budget cuts
SADTU warned of strike action should the government continue slashing social spending
Brief | 24 April 2025
Crèche owners march in Joburg demanding changes to by-laws
“The by-laws are too strict”
Brief | 15 April 2025
Thousands march to call for justice for raped child
Still no arrests after seven-year-old raped in Eastern Cape in October
By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik, Sandiso Phaliso, Joseph Bracken and Tsoanelo Sefoloko
News | 1 April 2025
Today is the deadline for ending pit latrines in schools. Here’s how government has done
Minister says 93% of identified pit toilets eradicated
By Liezl Human
News | 31 March 2025
Limpopo Education Department set to miss pit toilets deadline
Some Rivubye High School learners prefer to use bushes
By Thembi Siaga
News | 27 March 2025
Open Book Youth Fest kicks off in Langa
Showcasing a range of mostly children’s books, the festival is set to run until next week
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 19 March 2025
We cannot afford to scrap R10-billion budget for Early Childhood Development
February’s postponed budget speech would have announced increased ECD subsidies
Opinion | 11 March 2025