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Damelin College found breaking labour laws in East London campus closure

23rd September 2024 Chwayita Dinginto 0

An investigation by the Department of Labour and Employment in the Eastern Cape followed the closure of the East London campus.

Hundreds protest over planned teacher cuts in the Western Cape

13th September 2024 Chris Gilili 0

Classes in poor schools are expected to grow even bigger as the education department plans to cut teacher posts.

Despite provisional re-registration, Damelin shuts East London campus

6th September 2024 Chwayita Dinginto Chris Gilili 0

In March, the higher education department de-registered Educor for failing to prove their financial viability. The new minister of higher education in August backtracked the decision, but Damelin East London is closing anyway.

Limpopo villagers resist removal by Anglo Platinum mine

29th July 2024 Lilita Gcwabe 0

The mine has been repeatedly accused of using manipulative, divisive, and violent tactics to cause uncertainty, confusion, and forced removals from the village.

Pit toilets in schools a constant worry for Limpopo parents

23rd July 2024 Ndivhuwo Mukwevho 0

Defying court orders and self-imposed deadlines, the Limpopo education department has failed to eradicate pit toilets at schools in the province.

Climate crisis threatens basic human rights – report

25th June 2024 Chris Gilili 0

“Climate change is still largely a misunderstood issue for much of the public, and climate change literacy is low in South Africa.”

Despite a court order, the WC Education Department is still failing some learners

7th June 2024 Chris Gilili 0

Schools are busy with mid-year exams while some learners are still waiting to be placed in the Western Cape.

Reflections on workers’ education before liberation in South Africa and Nigeria

27th May 2024 Mondli Hlatshwayo 0

The author recounts how workers’ education in both countries was shaped by historical and ideological contexts and liberation struggles.

Court orders WCED to find schools for all unplaced learners

21st May 2024 Chris Gilili 0

Victory for Equal Education, parents and learners as High Court orders Western Cape Education to place learners within 10 days.

Parents close school for two days demanding the principal be investigated

15th April 2024 Vincent Lali 0

The parents at the Cape Town primary school allege that the principal is corrupt and runs the school like an extortion racket.

Nzimande puts NSFAS under administration

15th April 2024 Ramatamo Sehoai 0

Student organisations have welcomed the move by Nzimande but warn that it does not immediately solve the problems at Nsfas.

Pens Down party mayhem in East London

2nd April 2024 Chwayita Dinginto 0

Despite the 21 deaths of youth two years ago in the Enyobeni Tavern, drunken pens down parties continue.

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