Education
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Lusikisiki school principal arrested on rape charge involving learner
Principal from one of the schools in Lusikisiki has been arrested on allegations linking him to the rape of a Grade 12 learner at the school.
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Premier Mabuyane strengthens ties with University of Fort Hare
Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane met the University of Fort Hare Council in Bhisho to strengthen cooperation on provincial development priorities.
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Mthatha learner to compete in American Mathematics Olympiad
Mthatha learner Paul Mkhefelele, 14, has won first place nationally and will represent the Eastern Cape at the American Mathematics Olympiad on 31 October.
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Engen trains 15 Mthatha youth in ICT learnership programme
Engen welcomes 15 Mthatha youth to its ICT learnership, offering digital skills and workplace experience to boost employment prospects.
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No ceremony, only foyer certificates for KuGompo City graduates
A UNISA graduation mishap resulted in a distressing experience for students who missed the ceremony due to a date mix-up.
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New facility gives Bethelsdorp Comprehensive School a fresh start
Bethelsdorp Comprehensive School learners have moved into a new facility after years of vandalism, broken windows and inadequate classrooms.
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Coding and literacy emerge as key training needs for teachers
Coding and robotics emerged as the top training need among more than 2,000 Eastern Cape teachers, followed by phonics and other classroom skills.
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Eastern Cape learner wins international gold in science fair
An Eastern Cape young scientist has earned recognition after winning gold at the International Mathematics, Science and Engineering Fair (IMSEF).
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Free pads initiative to fight period poverty and support girls’ education
Thousands of schoolgirls across the Eastern Cape will receive sanitary pads in a major initiative to address period poverty.
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NMU appoints Dr Naledi Pandor as new chancellor
Nelson Mandela University has appointed former Cabinet Minister, Dr Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor, as its new Chancellor.
