Basic Education Minister addresses delays in teacher assistant salaries
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has intervened after ongoing delays in teacher assistant salaries left thousands of education assistants without payment.
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More than 21 children survive horror accident on Stoffelton Road bridge
A taxi carrying 21 schoolchildren plunged off the Stoffelton Road bridge near Pietermaritzburg this morning, but thanks to fast action from residents and emergency services, all the children survived.
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Knysna High pupil set for disciplinary hearing for using K-word on camera [video]
Knysna High School has launched a probe after a video of a pupil using the K-word went viral, with the learner now facing a disciplinary hearing.
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Gauteng school war ends with Hoërskool Roodepoort principal among injured
Three learners and the principal of Hoërskool Roodepoort were injured after a violent clash with West Ridge High School learners in Johannesburg.
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Limpopo court freezes school nutrition tender contracts over alleged fraud
The Limpopo High Court has stopped companies from carrying out school nutrition tenders after serious concerns were raised about how the contracts were awarded.
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KwaMhlanga teen with prior violent history jailed for stabbing pupil to death
A 15-year-old boy is due in court next week for allegedly stabbing a 17-year-old pupil to death outside a school in KwaMhlanga, Nelspruit.
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Gauteng school online admissions for Grade 1 and 8 now open: What parents need to know
The Gauteng school online admissions process for Grade 1 and 8 learners has officially opened, with all applications required to be completed via the provincial education website.
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Here’s why Ascension Day is a school holiday in South Africa
Ascension Day is observed as a school holiday in South Africa due to its Christian religious significance, with various ways to honour the occasion.
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WC Education urges parents to check if the login details are correct for online admissions
The admissions window for Grade R, 1, or 8 in 2026 closed on 15 April 2025. Since then, schools have been implementing their admission policies to select successful candidates.
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Late online Western Cape learner applications to close on 16 May
The on-time admissions window for Grade R, 1, or 8 in 2026 closed on 15 April 2025, but the online admissions system remained open for late applications.
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Mpilonhle Primary schoolgirl alleged rape: ‘Teachers failed to protect my daughter,’ mother cries
What has added to the Dullstroom community’s anger is that, according to the family, the teacher who witnessed the assault allegedly told the child not to speak about the incident.
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Two suspects due in court over murder of Grade 10 Musi High School pupil
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of Grade 10 pupil Cebo Biyela following a violent altercation involving university students.
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Learning halted at Hammanskraal school over embezzling allegations
Teaching at Tsebe-Ntlha Primary School in Hammanskraal has been disrupted as parents protest over alleged mismanagement of school funds and demand clarity on the principal’s reinstatement.
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Rise of hand, foot and mouth disease cases spark fears of KZN school closures
KZN schools report a surge in hand, foot and mouth disease cases, with 195 infections confirmed. Health authorities urge hygiene measures to curb the outbreak.
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Parents meet over Centenary Secondary School racist brawl
Parents and education officials meet after a violent brawl at Centenary Secondary School left three students injured.
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Grade 1 class of 2025 in pictures: Future of SA kicks off first day of school
The 2025 academic year begins with joy and excitement as South Africa’s Grade 1 pupils start their school journey.
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Pretoria Girls High, GDE clash in court over racial discrimination report
Pretoria Girls High and the Gauteng Department of Education appear in court over a report on systemic racial discrimination. Here’s the latest on the case.
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Northview High deputy principal critically injured in shooting
The shooting occurred during school hours, and emergency services rushed the victim to a nearby hospital.
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Imekhaya Primary pupils survive horror poisoning after eating spaza shop snacks [video]
Nine pupils from Imekhaya Primary School, in Mossel Bay, fell terribly ill after sharing a packet of chips bought from a spaza shop.
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Gauteng government halts all food sales near schools over safety concerns
Gauteng is tightening safety controls and suspending food sales around schools following severe foodborne illness cases.
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Pretoria Girls High School principal reinstated after explosive report findings
Despite the investigation’s findings, the GDE’s decision to reinstate Mrs Erasmus has received support from the Democratic Alliance (DA).
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Construction mafia accused of delaying building of Joburg school
Parents want the reconstruction of Nancefield Primary School investigated.
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Ngaqa Primary pupils reportedly rushed to hospital over mass food poisoning
Reports of a mass food poisoning incident at Ngaqa Primary in KZN have surfaced, allegedly linked to snacks bought from a vendor.
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Bronkhorstspruit pupils rushed to hospital over suspected food poisoning
Several pupils from a Bronkhorstspruit school were rushed to hospital over suspected food poisoning, while unrest linked to foreign-owned spaza shops continues in Sharpeville. Here’s what we know.
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Mass food poisoning leaves 70 West Rand pupils hospitalised
Over 70 West Rand pupils are hospitalised after suspected food poisoning at a school camp. Here’s everything we know.
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Michaelhouse reopens after death of Grade 8 pupil: Here’s what we know
A Michaelhouse Grade 8 pupil and his parents died in a tragic car accident, prompting an outpouring of support from the school community.
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Mthatha primary school defies extortionists and reopens on Wednesday
The school was shut down last week after a group of individuals stormed the premises, demanding that the funds from a network tower located on the school’s property be deposited into their accounts.
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Watch: Bayanda Walaza gets heroes welcome at Curro school
The 18-year-old sprinter, who is still in Grade 12, was welcomed by a jubilant crowd of students and faculty, who sang in anticipation of his arrival.
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Overberg High clears the air on recent developments in Deveney Nel murder
Overberg High School issued a statement to clarify misinformation surrounding the investigation into the murder of 16-year-old Deveney Nel.
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Shooting at Eldorado Park school leaves two pupils injured
On a chaotic day in Eldorado Park, violence broke out across multiple schools, leaving students and parents in shock.