Education
“No-fee” schools turn away children who can’t pay
One mother told to pay for her child’s chair
News | 14 January 2019
“Overcrowded” Bishop Lavis school to get more teachers
Activists say they will continue protests at other schools in the area
Brief | 11 January 2019
Ghanaian matriculant battles with Home Affairs over documents
Ebenezer Odei has been accepted to study at UCT but his residency status causes funding delays
Brief | 11 January 2019
From struggling in grade 10 to school’s top student in matric
Masiphumelele High School teen will begin studying mechanical engineering at UCT this year
News | 10 January 2019
Over 70 learners in one classroom at Bishop Lavis school
Education department has until Friday to respond to calls for more teachers, a janitor, and better security at the school
News | 9 January 2019
Mfuleni leaders detain principals in spat with education department
Officials stand firm that staffing at schools is decided by education department, not communities
By Vincent Lali
News | 9 January 2019
Mfuleni matriculant reaps the rewards of working 18-hour days
“There is no secret to success. It’s about preparation, hard work and learning from failures.”
News | 8 January 2019
School principal charged after sexual harassment case
Western Cape Education Department takes action
By Sipho Mzakwe
Opinion | 12 December 2018
Khayelitsha child care principals ask for fee increase
40 principals dressed in black protested outside the Department of Social Development
By Kelly Vinett and Saam Niami Jalinous
Brief | 30 November 2018