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he Dr. Ricardo Mthembu High School, an overflow school for grades 8 to 11, was formed in 2023 because increasing numbers of learners at Groutville High School and Nonhlevu High School are now struggling to accommodate the hundreds of desperate learners forced to learn under harsh weather conditions due to lack of classrooms.
A recent survey highlights a slight improvement in book ownership in South Africa, yet many still face significant barriers to accessing books, particularly in local languages.
As a new academic year commences, South African families are grappling with the financial burden of escalating education costs.
In a surprise development, Western Cape, MEC of Education David Maynier, has announced plans to hire 477 new teachers for new schools and new classrooms, despite over 2,400 teachers losing their jobs this month.
Celebrity parents like Anele Mdoda, Julius Malema, and Busiswa celebrate their children’s first day back at school, sharing heartwarming milestones from Grade 0 to Grade 4 on social media.
Public schools reopened across South Africa today, signaling the start of the 2025 academic year. The African National Congress (ANC) reaffirmed its commitment to education, celebrating past successes and outlining efforts to address disparities between urban and rural schools.
The start of the school year took a dramatic turn for some Katlehong High School learners, after the bus they were travelling with crashed into seven vehicles in Germiston. However, no one was injured in the accident.
Here are strategies to help your child transition smoothly into a new school and make lasting friendships.
Residents of Cosmo City, in the North of Johannesburg, are accusing members of the school governing body (SGB) at Tirisano Mmogo Primary School, in Extension 4 of demanding bribes in order to allow their children to enter inside school premises, due to missing documents.
Learner turned cereal boxes into stylish school book covers, proving that creativity can thrive even on a budget.
The start of a new school year can bring challenges, especially if your child discovers their best friend is not in the same class.
Placement is in progress for 2,478 Grade 1 and 8 learners and parents have been urged to apply for admission if they have not done so.
Vegetarian lunchbox ideas for children can feel like a daunting task, especially when juggling busy mornings and fussy eaters.
Here are effective strategies to help your child manage school anxiety and thrive in their educational journey.
Parliament's Select Committee on Education has called on Minister Gwarube’s team to ensure a smooth school reopening, prioritising admissions, teaching, and proper implementation of the BELA Act amid ongoing education-related concerns.
The matric results will indicate whether the Class of 2024 has improved on the 82. 9% pass rate from the Class of 2023, the highest since the dawn of democracy.
A clinical psychologist has called on parents to acknowledge their children’s effort and show empathy, especially if their matric results fall short of the expectations.
BIC's 'Buy a Pen, Donate a Pen' initiative helps under-resourced learners by donating pens with every purchase.
Learn how to prepare your kids for a successful return to school with practical tips and routines.
Get ready for Grade 1. Here are essential strategies for parents to prepare their children for a successful start to the school year.
As families contend with the costs of school fees, uniforms, textbooks, and stationery, the pressure on household budgets has never been greater.
A dad of a neurodivergent child's advice for parents of neurotypical children starting school.
Budget-friendly lunch ideas that keep your kids healthy and satisfied as they head back to school.
Parents grapple with mounting back-to-school expenses as stationery and uniform costs surge into thousands of rands.