ICYMI: Members of self-proclaimed Pastor Bushiri's church robbed at gunpoint

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The Mpumalanga police said that about 10 Kamhlushwa branch members were gathered for the night vigil.

DBE sets the record straight on 'plans’ to introduce unisex toilets in schools

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The department said this was a matter blown out of proportion and that it was not entirely true that it was proposing unisex toilets.

Motshekga says DBE is fully prepared for matric exams

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The day has arrived for the Class of 2022 to start writing their final National Senior Certificate exams.

Gauteng MEC Chiloane on measures and interventions for ongoing power cuts during final exams

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The 2022 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations are due to begin on Monday, October 31, and the six-week exam period will come to an end on Wednesday, December ...

Highest number of submitted Grade 1 and 8 online admissions applications since 2016

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The Gauteng Education Department’s 2023 Grade 1 and 8 Online Admissions system has recorded the highest number of submitted applications since its inception in 2016. ...

17 primary school learners injured after school transport overturns

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About 17 learners were rushed to Tembisa Hospital on Monday afternoon after the Quantum taxi they were travelling in overturned.

School energy contest targets renewable, sustainable energy

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The company’s Energy Innovation Schools competition is geared for Grade 4 to 11 learners from schools in Sasolburg, Secunda and Ekandustria.

Learners stage a march against historical sewage problems and infrastructure issues at Katlehong school

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There is allegedly a shortage of school furniture for the past two years and the bursting of sewerage pipes dating back more than five years.

Matric 2021: Department of Basic Education ready to present credible final exams

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With about two weeks left until the matric class of 2021 write their final exams, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga is confident that the department is ready ...

Over 2 million people apply for Basic Education job opportunities

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More than 2. 7 million applications from unemployed youth have been received by the Department of Basic Education for the second phase of its Basic Education Employment ...

DBE moves to clarify circular about teachers who won’t vaccinate

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The Department of Basic Education moved to clarify a circular sent to schools this week, saying it did not seek to compel teaching and non-teaching staff to be vaccinated. ...

Vandalism from student protests caused R32m damage, says Nzimande

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Higher Education Minister Dr Blade Nzimande has condemned the alleged damage to university property and theft by protesting students.

’It takes a village to raise a child and I certainly had a village helping me during challenging matric year’

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Phiwase Khoza says her aunts and uncles assisted her with school assignments and checked up on her during her turbulent matric year.

IEB Matric Results: Joburg triplets with 16 distinctions ready to spread their wings in Cape Town

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King David High School Linksfield triplets Shaul, Yonatan and Avraham Asayag are planning to move to Cape Town and study at different universities while living together. ...

IEB Matric Results: Singing kept me sane, says matriculant who passed with 9 distinctions

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King David High School’s former deputy head boy Joshua Pimstein says the Covid-19 pandemic tested his leadership skills to the limit.

IEB Matric Results: Some schools failed to make smooth transition to online teaching due to lack of resources

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IEB CEO says many schools could not deploy an online teaching model, either because the school or the majority of learners did not have adequate resources.

IEB Matric Results: 7 distinctions for head girl who chose remote learning instead of returning to school

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Class of 2020 matriculant Jordan Francis Engelbrecht, a former head girl from Hartbeespoort, achieved seven distinctions in her final matric exams.

Matriculant who lost dad to Covid-19 to pursue medical degree after obtaining 9 distinctions

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George Georgiades whose father died of Covid-19 in August, said the support from his family, friends and school gave him motivation to achieve nine distinctions ...

Mom was my cheerleader and motivator, says home-schooled matriculant who bagged 7 distinctions

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Matriculant Luke Griffin has been named an Outstanding Achiever, ranking within the top 5% of IEB candidates nationally in six or more subjects.

Ekurhuleni teen obtains 8 distinctions despite turmoil caused by Covid-19

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Sinazo Mthethwa, from Saheti School has proved that hard work pays off after obtaining a full house of eight distinctions.

Jabu Stone expands its impact on SA hair industry with new mobile app

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Jabu Stone’s Afrobiz app is designed as a tool for anyone looking to step up their salon and keep track of their receipts and automate expense management.

Actress Busi Lurayi awaits sentencing after convicted of stealing ex-boyfriend’s assets

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Actresss Busi Lurayi was found guilty of stealing ex-boyfriend Mziwoxolo Qwelane’s furniture, appliances and other valuables worth more than R400 000.

Granny, 81, defeats Covid-19, attributes triumphant recovery to immune-boosting concoction and prayer

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Nomalungelo Mildred Peter, 81, stayed with her sister?s daughter who contracted the virus from the school where she worked and passed infected her.

Granny, 81, beats Covid-19, credits immune-boosting concoction and prayer for triumphant recovery

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Nomalungelo Mildred Peter, who lives in Langa,Cape Town, stayed with her sister’s daughter who contracted the virus from the school where she worked and infected ...

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