Thohoyandou school driver targeted in shocking assasination
A school driver carrying pupils was assassinated in Mukula village, Thohoyandou, on Wednesday morning. Here’s what police know thus far.
Crime
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Education Dept clears the air on matric exam paper leak scandal
The department said the Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga has made no such announcement about any incident related to examinations
News
Parktown Girls High doubles down on controversial English exam paper
Parktown Girls High courted controversy over a questionable Grade 10 English exam paper that flirted with the ongoing Gaza conflict.
Crime
Tragic stabbing at Mbambiso High School leaves Grade 10 learner dead
A vicious stabbing at Mbambiso High School resulted in the death of a Grade 10 pupil. The suspect, an expelled learner, was arrested.
Cape Town Buzz
Hoërskool DF Malan alumni considering appeal bid to pause school name change
Hoërskool DF Malan alumni and a section of parents are contemplating an appeal bid to halt the school’s name change, following a legal setback.
Crime
Suspect charged with two counts of murder in Pretoria special needs school fire
A suspect is due to appear in court on two counts of murder related to the Pretoria special needs school fire.
News
Gauteng education dept shuts down Crowthorne Academy: Here’s what will happen to the pupils
The Gauteng Education Department confirmed Crowthorne Academy has been shut down indefinitely. Here’s what it means for the pupils.
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Watch: Crowthorne Christian School embroiled in race row over controversial hair policy [video]
Crowthorne Christian School is embroiled in a race row after a Grade 8 pupil was refused entry into class over a controversial hair policy.
Crime
What killed Brian Ndlovu? – Investigation rules out poison as cause of death
A low-level investigation into the death of Brian Ndlovu shows he was most likely not poisoned at Queens High School, contrary to speculation.
News
Municipality in court for cutting off water to school with 500 learners
Judge orders Mogale City to immediately reinstate the water supply to Krugersdorp school
News
Teachers quit Eastern Cape school after accusations of violence against learners
Ngqeleni Junior Secondary School has been short of 14 teachers since March
News
Mia Kühn cause of death revealed: Here’s everything we know
The family of Mia Kühn, a 16-year-old student at Hoërskool Garsfontein, revealed details about the pupil’s cause of death.
Crime
Garsfontein police puzzled about mystery school death as tributes pour in
Garsfontein police are still grappling with the perplexing question of how Mia Kühn gained entry into the school premises.
Cape Town Buzz
Cedar High: Mitchell’s Plan gangs reportedly behind mass stabbing – report
Video footage showing a large group of Cedar High pupils embroiled in a brawl that involved knives has surfaced on social media.
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Watch: Geluksdal Secondary pupils attack murder suspect’s home [video]
Police managed to safely remove the suspect from the clutches of the Geluksdal Secondary School mob.
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Ficksburg school riots: Police yet to make arrests in violent uproar [video]
The Ficksburg school riots were prompted by the suspicious death of a fellow Tlotlisong High learner.
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Alexandra High School pupils suspended over food ruckus
The department said that the main culprits behind the Alexandra High food brawl were identified using surveillance footage.
Lifestyle
2023 back to school: Gauteng working to place remaining 1 394 pupils
The department has already placed at least 290 751 learners with some 1394 remaining.
Lifestyle
World Teacher’s Day: Ramaphosa highlights school safety
President Ramaphosa said World Teacher’s Day must be used to celebrate the critical role played by educators in advancing human progress.
Crime
Ndengetho High School pupils react to SAPS seizure by torching classrooms
Ndengetho High School pupils torched and vandalised classes in response to SAPS’ search and seizure operation.
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Fred Norman High teacher ‘precautionarily’ removed for hurling racial slurs [video]
The Fred Norman High teacher has been shielded from the backlash by the Education Department.
Lifestyle
2023 school admissions: Gauteng applications are now open – Here’s how to apply
The 2023 Online Admissions application period will continue until 19 August 2022.
Crime
Zama Primary murder: Teen arrested for hacking schoolmate
The 15-year-old was sent home to bring his parents, he returned with a knife.
Health for Dummies
School children not required to wear face masks – Here are the new rules
The health ministry says pupils are no longer required to cover their mouths and noses in school.
Viral
Watch: Leondale High School potheads suspended for this viral clip [video]
At least 36 pupils will appear at a disciplinary hearing from next week Monday.
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Hoerskool Jan Die Klerk classroom brawl goes viral [video]
The teacher watched on helplessly as the boys pummelled each other.
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Hoerskool Jan Viljoen: Racism protest divides parents [video]
Hoerskool Jan Viljoen is investigating the racially-fuelled incident.
Lifestyle
2022 tuition fees expected to increase by 4.23%
Blade Nzimande said student debt has risen to R6.1 billion.
Lifestyle
NRF funding: Here’s everything you need to know
NRF funding might be the answer to financing your postgraduate degree. Here’s everything you need to know
Lifestyle
NSFAS online application: A complete guide
NSFAS applications do not have to be stressful. Here is a complete guide on how to apply