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Monday Morning Spice
27 Jul 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Why are private schools so special? Christo retires. Garmin hacker ransom. Goldman settles 1MDB case. Kanye apologises after Bieber visit.
Inside SA’s First Boutique Tech-Enabled Private High Schools
25 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
New private, tech-enabled high school campuses coming to Joburg and Cape Town, are set to revolutionise learning in South Africa.
New COVID-19 Rules For Schools Makes Chewing Gum In Class Too Easy
22 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A new document sent to schools outlines the measures that must be in place to ensure the safety of staff and students.
Update On When We Can Expect Schools To Reopen
11 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Parents hoping for clarity with regards when schools will reopen may have to wait a little longer, with the South African Teachers’ Union raising concerns.
Should You Pay Your Private School Fees During Lockdown?
06 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Parents educating their children at home have some pressing questions about whether or not they should continue paying school fees.
UPDATED: Schools To Reopen Next Week – What You Need To Know
29 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The department of basic education has outlined its plan to gradually reopen schools from next week.
Feeling Ashamed Of All That Panic Buying? Here’s An Idea…
19 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
So, you’ve stocked up on more canned foods and toilet paper than one person can use in a lifetime. Now what?
Eight Cape Schools Close Due To Possible Coronavirus Outbreak
12 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Eight schools have been shut down amid fears of a possible coronavirus outbreak in the Western Cape.
This Online High School Could Have A Big Impact On SA’s Education Woes
15 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s the first week of school and thousands of learners are still waiting to be placed in high schools across the country. Don’t let your child get left behind.
New Record! Some SA Private Schools Are Now Over R300k A Year
10 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
They say you can’t put a price on a good education, but for what they’re charging, these schools better deliver the goods.
SA Teachers Are Freaking Out About The New Sex Education Curriculum
30 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Teachers and Christian groups are opposing the new “grossly insensitive” sex education curriculum proposed for primary and high schools in South Africa.
Cape Town Parents Freaking Out About Alleged Meningitis Outbreak At Schools
21 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Some parents are in a panic, as reports point to an increase in enteroviral meningitis cases across schools in the Western Cape.
Knowledge Is Power – Local Company Helps Cape Schools Stay Connected
26 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A South African internet service provider has been providing free WiFi to schools since 2015, and now they’re looking to connect even more.
SA School Class ‘Split By Race’ Gets Global Coverage
11 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A teacher has been suspended after a picture of her classroom appeared to show the students divided according to race.
Here’s What R300k A Year Gets You At SA’s Most Expensive School [Images]
09 Jan 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
R300 000 doesn’t quite buy what it used to, but it will buy you a single year at Hilton College, South Africa’s most expensive school.
Cape Town’s Matrics Performed The Best – Here’s Your Proof
08 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The top 10 schools in the country to write the senior certificate exam boast an average of three distinctions per pupil, with Cape Town’s matrics sitting pretty.
The Abuse This Jozi Teacher Endures In Class Will Break Your Heart [Video]
13 Aug 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
A grade 10 student in Gauteng is facing disciplinary proceedings after he harassed a teacher, with the footage making its way onto social media.
Move Over, Hilton – SA’s Most Expensive Private School
10 Aug 2018 by Carrie / 2 Comments
If you want to give your kids a private school education, this place offers the ultimate pre-university training, at a cost that will blow your mind.
Hang On, What Is South Africa’s Oldest School?
13 Apr 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Being known as one of South Africa’s oldest schools comes with a certain prestige factor, but maybe you’ve been wrong all along.
Shit’s Going Down At Sans Souci In Cape Town [Video]
02 Sep 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Girls at Sans Souci have joined in the nationwide stand against discriminatory codes of conduct, highlighting some ridiculous rules at their school.
Video Of US Cop Harassing A Student In Class Is Hectic [Video]
27 Oct 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
A video that has sparked police brutality outrage has actually brought across a more important issue.
Reddam Private School Sex Abuse Shock
24 Jul 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
A music teacher at one of the Cape’s most prestigious schools stands accused of sexually assaulting at least six of his students.
This Is Why Elon Musk Gave Pretoria High School R1 Million And Asked Them To Never Contact Him Again
21 Jul 2015 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
We know that the world is full of disgruntled South Africans bitching and moaning about the state of our country, but would you have put Elon Musk in that bracket?
School Named After Zuma Closes Down Due To Funding Errors
14 Oct 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
With education levels being a huge problem in South Africa, it’s a wonder school staff don’t take more pride and care in our future generations..
‘Rape, Rape’ Game Plagues Western Cape Schools
18 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A new controversial simulated rape game is reportedly causing a stir in Western Cape schools.
“SLAP HIM!” Local Teacher Sits Back As Pupil Gets Beaten Up [Video]
22 Jul 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We all know bullying is not a new problem, but it seems that schools are becoming less and less safe for pupils. With policies actually instructing teachers not to get involved and break up physical fights.
Dumbed-Down Nation – Click To See Where SA Comes In The World For Maths / Science Education
03 Jun 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The quality of South Africa’s maths and science education places us last out of 148 countries, according to a World Economic Forum report. Is there a solution to the on-going problem?
Blind – When Officials Leave Their Microphones On [Video]
15 May 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Surely it doesn’t get worse than blurting out something bad to a large amount of people, without realising you have a ‘hot mic..’
Western Cape School Sex Video Goes Viral
05 Mar 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 3 Comments
A video showing two schoolkids in uniform having sex in a classroom has gone viral. The video shows the kids having sex in multiple positions, with the boy showing various gang signs to the camera, operated by a third party who is hiding above them. The girl realised at the end of the video. According […]
Madonna Scales Back Charity Efforts In Malawi
29 Mar 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In 2009 Madonna broke ground for a new school in Malawi, side by side with the country’s Minister of Education. Now the singer’s plans to build a $15 million academy for girls have fallen by the wayside. Her Raising Malawi foundation announced recently that it would instead channel $300 000 into an existing NGO which builds schools, making some Malawians very unhappy.
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