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A 13-year-old learner from Vulindlela Primary School, Mbali Mlaba, tragically took her own life after enduring relentless bullying.
A 13-year-old learner, Mbali Mlaba, tragically took her own life after enduring bullying at Vulindlela Primary School in Free State.
A Grade 4 learner at Moriting Primary School in Limpopo tragically passed away after swallowing a pen lid, prompting an outpouring of grief from the education community and raising urgent questions about school safety.
Recent statistics reveal a troubling increase in sexual harassment and abuse cases involving teachers in South African schools, highlighting the urgent need for effective safeguarding measures.
Shocking revelation: Nine teachers with sexual offence convictions are still teaching in Gauteng primary and special schools, sparking outrage and demands for immediate dismissal
From the quiet town of Matatiele, a seven-year-old girl named Cwecwe has become a symbol of a national tragedy, igniting outrage across South Africa… her heartbreaking story reveals systemic failures and calls for urgent justice, echoing from classrooms to Parliament
After years of her party criticising government delays in eradicating dangerous pit toilets in schools, Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube now emphasises that safety and quality infrastructure matter more than deadlines.
Hoërskool Elspark in Germiston has recorded more than 50 dagga-related cases among its learners since January, prompting school leadership to launch an anti-dagga campaign with NGO World Changers Candidates. The initiative aims to combat the growing influence of '4/20 culture' and address misconceptions stemming from relaxed cannabis legislation.
Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube has condemned the alleged rape of a seven-year-old girl at Bergview College, calling for justice and highlighting the urgent need for action against violence in schools.
Hoërskool Elspark in Germiston has recorded more than 50 dagga-related cases among its learners since January, prompting school leadership to launch an anti-dagga campaign with NGO World Changers Candidates. The initiative aims to combat the growing influence of '4/20 culture' and address misconceptions stemming from relaxed cannabis legislation.
Public outrage erupts as AfriForum represents the principal accused in the Cwecwe rape case, raising serious questions about justice and accountability in schools.
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.
A 58-year-old teacher has been arrested following allegations of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old learner at a Limpopo primary school.
Following a surge in reported bullying incidents in Western Cape schools, a 17-year-old student has been arrested for racial bullying at De Kuilen High School. This alarming trend raises questions about school safety and the effectiveness of current measures to combat bullying.
Snake sightings, holes in the floors, and missing roofs and doors are just some hazards faced by learners at Mahlolwaneng Primary School in Limpopo, leaving parents demanding urgent intervention.
The 13-year-old boy sustained moderate injuries.
The tragic suicide of a teenager following false allegations reveals the devastating impact of unverified claims in South African schools.
A heart-wrenching call at the hospital, while accompanying his sick wife, changed this uncle's life forever after unknowingly passed the accident scene where his nephew had died.
Three primary school learners, including siblings, lose their lives in devastating N12 accident in Ekurhuleni, prompting Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane to visit grief-stricken families amid mounting concerns over road safety in the region.
Three primary school learners, including siblings, lose their lives in devastating N12 accident in Ekurhuleni, prompting Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane to visit grief-stricken families amid mounting concerns over road safety in the region.
In a devastating series of accidents, 16 people lost their lives in a bus crash in Kempton Park, while a school bus collided with a truck in Germiston, leaving several children injured.
The identities of the four schoolchildren killed in a crash on N12 outside Daveyton, in Ekurhuleni has been confirmed, including two siblings from the same school.
Six cyclists pedalled out of Johannesburg this week, marking the start of a 1,900km journey that will see them cross three provinces with a powerful message: no child should live in fear of bullying.
Are South African schools safe? Recent violent incidents at Klapmuts High underscore the urgent need for improved safety protocols.
As controversy rages over McDonald's-branded school desks, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube reveals the stark reality: with 13. 5 million learners and limited resources, private partnerships are unavoidable - but new policies may be needed to protect students' interests.