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Safe schools plan targets learner-on-learner violence in SA education sector
SSP was launched by ministers Senzo Mchunu and Siviwe Gwarube in Cape Town today. It aims to tackle the “alarming rates” of violence in schools.
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Hundreds of Khayelitsha children celebrate World Play Day with joy and games
On May 30, Khayelitsha children celebrated World Play Day with games, socialising, and activities organized by Sikhula Sonke, promoting child development.
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Local organisations donate netball kits and computers to Luzuko Primary School
Learners and staff from Luzuko Primary School from Gugulethu were thrilled after they received new netball kit and five computers donated by the Lokshin Pioneers in partnership with Old Mutual on Wednesday 21 May.
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Joe Slovo shack dwellers relocated from high-risk Eskom Tower site
Following several days of high drama, 47 shacks were “successfully” moved from Joe Slovo informal settlement to a vacant piece of land next to Zimasa Primary School.
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Community tensions rise over Joe Slovo relocation plans
Tensions are rising in Langa as residents protest the City of Cape Town’s urgent relocation of 47 Joe Slovo families to land near Zimasa Primary School. While the City cites safety concerns over a collapsing Eskom pylon, residents argue they…
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Khayelitsha school drivers strike over unpaid salaries
Drivers and assistants at Khayelitsha Special School have gone on strike, demanding unpaid salaries for March and April. Their protest has left many learners stranded at home, disrupting transport services for children with learning difficulties. The Western Cape Education Department…
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Nationwide online chess tournament for schools: Register now
The 2025 Alexforbes Battle Boards Chess Championship will include schools nationwide, promoting inclusivity, strategic thinking, and problem-solving.
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Understanding head injuries in rugby: What parents need to know
The rugby season in South Africa underscores the risks of head injuries. Early detection and accurate diagnosis are critical for effective treatment.
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Understanding head injuries in rugby: What parents need to know
The rugby season in South Africa underscores the risks of head injuries. Early detection and accurate diagnosis are critical for effective treatment.
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Ward 87 ECDs receive valuable donations for child development
Life will never be the same for the Early Childhood Development centres (ECDs) in Ward 87 after receiving material from their ward councillor on Thursday 10 April. Discover how the ECD centre welcomes equipment for learning, benefiting 19 centres with…