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TUT vice-chancellor faces legal action from Bapedi Kingdom if campus issue remains unresolved
The Bapedi Kingdom has issued a 14-day ultimatum to TUT's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tinyiko Maluleke, demanding a response regarding the establishment of a campus in Sekhukhune. If ignored, the kingdom threatens legal action, raising questions about the future of higher education in the region.
Parents protest outside Westville Senior Primary, calling for urgent action against principal
Frustrated parents at Westville Senior Primary School in Durban are demanding immediate action from the KwaZulu-Natal Education Department after three years of unresolved serious allegations against their principal, including financial mismanagement and inappropriate conduct.
Eastern Cape Education faces lawsuit from retired teacher over leave gratuity
A retired teacher is embroiled in a legal battle with the Eastern Cape Department of Education, claiming R198,608 in unpaid leave gratuity following her retirement in 2020.
R2m laptop rip-off: Officials bought cheaper models, lied to Premier – Mpumalanga crackdown begins
An investigation into the Mpumalanga Department of Education reveals serious procurement irregularities involving the purchase of 22 laptops worth over R2 million, prompting Premier Mandla Ndlovu to announce disciplinary action against senior officials.
Principals pay for basics as department funding falters
"We fear for our lives" - service providers demand payment
#JusticeforCwecwe | ANCYL and EFF demand justice for Cwecwe amid shocking Bergview College assault
Following the alleged rape of a seven-year-old girl at Bergview College, the ANCYL and EFF are calling for immediate justice and systemic reforms to protect vulnerable children in South Africa.
KidInfluencer Sbahle Mzizi adds her voice to the demand for justice for Cwecwe
Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Favourite African Kidfluencer of the Year Award 2022 winner Sbahle Mzizi has urged her 1. 1million Instagram followers to demand justice for 7-year-old Cwecwe who was allegedly violated at school.
Kuils River mother speaks out after son's earlobe is bitten off in school fight
A Kuils River mother is devastated after her son's earlobe was bitten off during a school fight, raising urgent questions about safety and school discipline.
KZN DOE: ‘Chatsworth creche was unregistered’
Aariya, 2, is finally home and recovering well after her balcony fall, her parent’s said today
19 000 teaching posts at risk in KwaZulu-Natal due to budget constraints
Budget cuts could lead to the loss of thousands of teaching posts, jeopardising the future of education in the province