Education
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Two suspects arrested after e-hailing driver robbed at gunpoint in Parkwood
Two suspects have been arrested after an e-hailing driver was robbed at gunpoint in Parkwood. Police are investigating.
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Half of Gauteng schools beyond capacity as overcrowding crisis deepens
Gauteng’s education system is buckling under severe overcrowding, with nearly half of all provincial schools operating beyond capacity.
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Ottery independent school pushes on despite zoning battle
An Ottery school for learners with special needs faces closure due to zoning laws, but its community is stepping up to keep education going.
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Teachers’ union calls for tighter school security amid rising crime
A teachers’ union urges the Department of Basic Education to enhance school security amid rising crime affecting teachers and learners.
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Cape Town beaches claim top spots
Cape Town’s Boulders Beach and Cape of Good Hope ranked first and second globally, showcasing the city’s world-class coastline.
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Cape Town SPCA calls for ban on cruel glue traps
The SPCA warns glue traps cause extreme suffering and may be illegal, urging Cape Town to ban their sale and promote humane alternatives.
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School system collapse demands urgent deployment of social workers
South Africa’s education system faces a crisis of violence, hunger, and teacher shortages, severely affecting students’ wellbeing and learning.
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SA Navy Festival thrills audiences with naval operations
Thousands visited the SA Navy Festival in Simon’s Town, enjoying ship tours, live displays and family-friendly activities at the East Dockyard.
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Groundbreaking research examines food safety
Dr Pontso Letuka did her PhD ground-breaking research on the assessment of safety of street-vended foods and the nutritional knowledge of street food vendors within Mangaung
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UFS graduates triomf over health issues
Two University of the Free State graduates completed postgraduate degrees while battling serious health challenges.
