As educators and principles begin the academic year, many questions have been raised regarding the increasing number of educators and principles who have chosen to exit the education system. While senior educators might have been given their fair share to the education system of our country, the early retirement of[…]
Education department officials are the corrupt ones, not Sadtu, a senior union official claimed on Sunday. But this allegation was rejected by an education spokesperson, who told News24 this was impossible. The SA Democratic Teachers Union came out strongly against the basic education department on Sunday, accusing senior officials of[…]
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga on Thursday admitted that government had handed control of appointments of teachers and principals to corrupt officials. She said she was saddened to inform the media that half of her department’s appointment system was controlled by unions. Motshekga released an interim report about an investigation[…]
Although South Africa banned corporal punishment in September 1997, 17 years later, this form of punishment is still being used by some educators. This week, it emerged that a learner at Ndindini Junior Secondary School in Lusikisiki in Eastern Cape was beaten so brutally, he lost his sight. The grade[…]
As schools on the Cape Flats grapple with many socio-economic challenges, one Mitchell’s Plain school is not allowing negative circumstances to hinder its success. With passion, determination and a realistic turn-around strategy, Spine Road High School has become one of the most sought-after schools in the greater Mitchells Plain area.[…]
The department of basic education wants teachers applying for senior posts to write competency tests before being granted promotions, The Star reported on Tuesday. The department confirmed this in a parliamentary reply on Monday. “The planned competency tests for promotional purposes will ensure that we get appropriately qualified, skilled individuals with[…]
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