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Eqinisweni Secondary School suicides puzzle Gauteng Education Dept
The Gauteng Education Department is investigating after four Eqinisweni Secondary School students died by alleged suicide within ten days.
Viral News
Watch: Glenvista High pupil caught on camera assaulting teacher [video]
A video showing a Glenvista High School pupil and teacher involved in a physical altercation has spread widely online.
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News
Daveyton Skills School investigated over deadly double drowning
Two students from Daveyton Skills School drowned during a discipline camp at Hennops River, prompting a probe by the Gauteng Education Dept.
News
Here’s when Basic Education plans to launch Grade 9 certificate system
The Department of Basic Education is implementing a pilot project for the Grade 9 certificate in 1000 schools, aiming for full implementation by 2025.
Viral News
Curro conundrum: School issues apology over racially triggering social media pics
Curro Holdings faced criticism for a social media post deemed racially insensitive. Here's how the school reacted.
Viral News
Palmview Primary bomb scare forces school evacuation
KZN authorities reacted swiftly to a hoax bomb scare at Palmview Primary School.
Crime
Primrose Hill Primary pupil, 13, arrested for shooting school principal
A Grade 6 pupil (13) from Primrose Hill Primary is currently in custody for allegedly shooting his school principal over an argument.
Cape Town Buzz
JG Meiring High School resumes classes a day after stabbing incident
JG Meiring High School reopens a day after a Grade 11 pupil was stabbed.
Viral News
Little Lindokuhle reunited with family after Sydenham Primary School mishap
Lindokuhle, a young pupil from Sydenham Primary School, returned home safely after a harrowing experience.
News
‘Erhard Vorster regrets hurling racial slur’, Hoerskool Ben Vorster says in statement
Here's what Hoerskool Ben Vorster said in response to Erhard's racial attack.
Viral News
Hoerskool Ben Vorster closes comments on social pages following Erhard racist backlash
Hoerskool Ben Vorster closed its comments on social media following backlash over the racist display of one its pupils, Erhard Vorster.
Crime
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.
News
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.
Viral News
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.
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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.
Viral News
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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Viral News
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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Viral News
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.
