Could time zones solve energy crisis?

Nontobeko Mtshali|Published

Splitting South Africa into two time zones could alte electricity peak demand times, an expert says.

Global school literacy report shock

Nontobeko Mtshali|Published

Many young people who have spent just a few years in school do not develop literacy skills, a global report on literacy reveals.

School funding policy has been gazetted

Nontobeko Mtshali|Published

The policy spelling out how much government money each school will receive has finally been gazetted.

Nude pics pupil ‘not a problem child’

Nontobeko Mtshali|Published

A matric pupil is in hot water after breaking into his school and leaving “pornographic material” of himself on a teacher’s desk.

‘Conflict robs children of their rights’

Nontobeko Mtshali|Published

Delegates at an education conference have heard how, in conflict zones, girls are forced to become sex slaves and boys are taught to rape.

Man killed as Bekkersdal protests spread

Nontobeko Mtshali|Published

Service-delivery protests in Bekkersdal have spread to neighbouring Simunye - and the violence has claimed a young man’s life.

Pupils held for gun possession

Nontobeko Mtshali|Published

Two teenagers appeared in the Krugersdorp Magistrate’s Court after being caught with a gun at their high school.

‘Teaching no longer the go-to profession’

Nontobeko Mtshali|Published

The gap between teachers who leave the system and those who enter is wide - and analyst Moeketsi Letseka has an idea why.

Teachers abused by pupils ‘embarrassing’

Nontobeko Mtshali|Published

Pupils are increasingly abusing teachers, often violently, and they're threatened by parents too, writes Nontobeko Mtshali.

Schools have wings clipped

Nontobeko Mtshali|Published

Departments of education have the final say on how many pupils a school can enrol, according to a Constitutional Court ruling.

Joburg principal facing serious allegations

Nontobeko Mtshali|Published

The principal of Berea Primary School is facing many serious allegations, including buying supplies at inflated prices.

Court hears of blunders in wage deal

Nontobeko Mtshali|Published

It took education officials seven months to realise that an agreed pay increase would cost more than R700m over the budget.

Battle over teacher pay hike deal

Nontobeko Mtshali|Published

Basic education’s Bobby Soobrayan unwittingly signed a deal with teacher unions that would’ve cost the department R740m.

Mom under fire over school fee row

Nontobeko Mtshali|Published

One of the parents who blew the whistle on a no-fee school demanding fees has become the subject of a campaign to defame her.

No-fee school forcing parents to pay

Nontobeko Mtshali|Published

A no-fee school in Carletonville is forcing parents to pay fees of close to R1 000 despite it being illegal to do so.

Wits staffers on leave pending sex pest inquest

Nontobeko Mtshali|Published

Four Wits staff members placed on special leave following alleged sexual harassment have been officially charged by the institution.

Car fleeing cops causes highway mayhem

Nontobeko Mtshali|Published

A motorist left a trail of destruction in the Devland area while trying to flee from Joburg metro police officers.

Mom claims teachers beat her son

Nontobeko Mtshali|Published

Sorisha Patel* is not sure how many times her son's been hit by his teachers at the Palmridge Combined School.

Bomb survivor waits for compensation

Nontobeko Mtshali|Published

Neville Clarence, a survivor of the Church Street bombing that rocked Pretoria 30 years ago, is still waiting for compensation.

‘Technology no substitute for brains’

Nontobeko Mtshali|Published

The advancement of technology is eroding the need for humans to think for themselves, says psychology professor.

Addiction rate climbs among school kids

Nontobeko Mtshali|Published

The story of a nine-year-old boy caught selling drugs at school has highlighted the severity of drug use among school children.

Many schools don’t have all textbooks

Nontobeko Mtshali|Published

Sadtu said it was still getting reports from its members about schools not having all the textbooks they need.

Ex-Bafana coach accused of assault

Nontobeko Mtshali|Published

Former Bafana Bafana coach Stanley “Screamer” Tshabalala is facing charges of assault, intimidation and sexual assault.

Taxi driver incident unacceptable, says Zuma

Nontobeko Mtshali|Published

“The visuals of the incident are horrific, disturbing and unacceptable. No human being should be treated in that manner. ”

Ekurhuleni chief whip faces fraud charges

Nontobeko Mtshali|Published

The chief whip of the Ekurhuleni metro council has been arrested over the alleged theft of R8. 2 million from a union trust fund.