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Bishops Diocesan College chairperson, Crispin Sonn, resigns with immediate effect
His resignation comes a month after he was forced to issue an apology for writing a pro-Palestine on his Facebook page.
Bishops Diocesan College alumni union not impressed with council chairperson Crispin Sonn’s pro-Palestine post on Facebook
The Bishops Diocesan College alumni body said that the pro-Palestine post by council chairperson Crispin Sonn caused immediate conflict within the Bishops community.
Bishops Diocesan College council chairperson, Crispin Sonn, apologises for pro-Palestine post on Facebook
The post which has since been deleted, left a bitter taste on the Bishops council which led Crispin Sonn to apologise for his actions.
Gauteng Education Department clears Curro Holdings after investigation into ‘racist’ advert
The Gauteng Department of Education said there was evidence of different children playing different roles. It said the error was to selectively post pictures that excluded some learners playing in other career roles.
How online schools are reshaping teaching and learning
Online schools provide a flexible and accessible approach to education.
Trinityhouse’s 2023 class are in top form
The matriculants of Trinityhouse are set for success following a schooling career grounded in future-focused excellence.
Register at Cambrilearn for 2024
It’s almost time for the 2024 school year to commence and with it, there might be some students who have not yet enrolled.
What makes a child succeed in online schooling?
Understanding what contributes to a child's success in online learning is crucial.
Saftu demands senior government officials take their children to public schools, following PP report
Saftu’s General Secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi said the PP report dealing with complaints in the basic education sector confirmed their worst worries.
South Africa's education sector calls for urgent reforms amidst budget allocation concerns
Following the release of Census 2022 by Statistics South Africa on Tuesday, political party Build One South Africa (BOSA) called for education minister Angie Motshekga to be fired.
Optimi Home offers Impaq Homeschool and Online School
Optimi Home creates an environment where Grade R to 12 learners can feel right at home.
Gauteng Education Department on a mission to tackle high rate of learner suicides and violence in schools
Councillors, social workers and security guards will be deployed to a number of high risk schools in Gauteng, with a school safety summit planned for October.
Mathematics Education in South Africa: A Pathway to Economic Prosperity
The trajectory of the BRICS bloc will be guided by those who prioritise, invest in, and secure a robust Mathematical foundation for their youth — a lesson South Africa should heed.
What to look out for when choosing an online school for your child
While parents are increasingly considering online schooling as a viable option for their children, the massive range of schools and their differences in offerings and quality can be overwhelming for those who have not gone this route before.
South African learners awarded by British Council for top performance in Cambridge exams
The British Council recently honoured 21 exceptional South African learners from schools in Sandton, Alberton, Northcliff and Midrand.
R6m boost for multimedia centres in special needs schools in KZN
Cellular network MTN is calling on the community to remain vigilant and report vandalism, saying load shedding, battery theft and vandalism has had a significant impact on network connectivity.
SA literacy woes: Our schools mirror our ailing society
OPINION: We may rescue reading. Our stuff might be deep, but South African courage and spirit is deeper.
South Africa needs a radical shift towards modernised education system, expert
Education expert Hendrick Makaneta says that more focus should be on ways to address the ‘skewed’ basic education levels so that children from poor communities and schools can stand an equal chance against their peers from more affluent schools.
Last chance to access free entrepreneurship game for learners
The 100% free certificate course takes the form of a 2D online game which is currently running and will be live until 25 June 2023.
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says 300 out of 25 000 schools in SA have generators
There are 24 871 schools nationally, however records show that only 310 have installed generators, 13 have uninterrupted power supply (UPS) devices and 19 have both installed at schools.
AI and the chatbot to the rescue: private tutoring and a teacher’s aide
OPINION: Good educators have long understood that a teacher is but a facilitator of thinking and the best teacher is the one who asks probing questions that push the learner, of any age, to explore and think about something that lies outside their understanding.
Technology is the key to bridging the education divide in South Africa
South Africa’s education system is in crisis.
Education must prepare our children for the real world
OPINION: Equally important is student wellness. Children are multi-faceted, complex creatures. By factoring in their mental well-being in our education plan, we can see problems coming, and we can deal with them quickly and appropriately.
An oxymoron: cancel culture and a community school
OPINION: In this culture, there is no room for grace, no mechanism to reconcile, and no right to air the issues bilaterally in a safe and contained manner.
Octotel donates school shoes to help students get ready for the new academic year
The donation of shoes by Octotel has restored hope to the learners at Langa High School.