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Education leaders in KwaZulu-Natal express concerns over delayed funding and resources, warning of serious implications for schools ahead of the new academic year.
KwaZulu-Natal's Department of Education concludes the year with accolades for its successful implementation of the National School Nutrition Programme, highlighting the achievements of local schools in providing nutritious meals to pupils.
‘As Minister Steenhuisen said, these kinds of pesticides are for industrial and agricultural use. There is no reason for them to be on the premises of our schools,’ Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube said.
In response to recent food safety incidents in KwaZulu-Natal schools, the Department of Basic Education is implementing new protocols and promoting nutrition education to safeguard students.
Minister Siviwe Gwarube inspects progress at Durban's Maritime School of Excellence
The surge in food poisoning cases among South African schoolchildren has prompted urgent calls for improved food safety measures, as educational authorities and health officials grapple with the underlying issues affecting student safety and well-being.
The National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) Service Providers’ Association said it applauds Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube for heeding the call from their association and other stakeholders who have stood firm in opposing this ‘ill-conceived system’.
It is alleged that four men entered the Mnganiwakhe Secondary School in Mgababa premises and allegedly held the security guard at gunpoint before tying him up.
Pacina Retail Pty Ltd, a company that won the R2. 1 billion school nutrition tender, came under fire in April after it failed to deliver bulk food items on the first day of the second school term.
Gordon Road Girls School is reaching a remarkable milestone in 2023 as it marks its 111th year of existence.
Bright Future Special School in Newlands caters for pupils with disabilities like autism and difficulty with speech, and began operating in February 2023.