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Parents role in a child’s education

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The role of parents and guardians in their children's education is crucial for their overall development and academic success. However, many parents face challenges in fulfilling this role due to various reasons such as time constraints and a lack of knowledge about modern school curricular. To ensure children's educational journey is supported, it is essential for parents to show genuine interest in their child's school activities and engage with the […]

12 June 2023

Local

VOC Breakfast kick off school year at Talfalah Primary School in Manenberg

By: Aneeqa du Plessis It was all systems go at Talfalah Primary School in Manenberg, Cape Town where the learning institution kicked off their 2023 academic year with a bang as VOC’s Breakfast team broadcasted live from the school on Wednesday morning as part of their stationery drive in collaboration with The South African National Zakáh Fund (SANZAF). According to Principal Mr M.A Karriem, the excitement was palpable as over […]

18 January 2023

News

Local Islamic High school in spotlight for bullying incident

LOCAL Darul Arqam High School in Mitchells Plain has issued a statement following a bullying incident that has gone viral across social media at the Islamic learning institution. According to the statement issued by the Board of Management, the public has been assured that urgent measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of the affected student. Subsequently, a disciplinary process has been started against the perpetrator and […]

15 November 2022

News

Gr 11 student stabbed by Gr 8 from another school in Eesterivier

LOCAL Investigations are underway after Grade 11 student was stabbed by a Grade 8 student from another school in Eesterivier. Reports indicate that the 17-year-old was hospitalized for stab wounds to the back and arm, after a fight with a group of boys. It is alleged that the same group attacked his nephew last month. The reason for the violence is unknown. The Western Cape Education Department’s Bronagh Hammond says […]

11 November 2022

News

Education Minister says new curriculum to be fully implemented by 2025

LOCAL Minister Angie Motshekga confirmed on Tuesday that the Department of Basic Education has finalised curriculum changes as part of efforts to prepare pupils to meaningfully participate in the economy. She was speaking at the South African Democratic Teachers Union’s national general council meeting in Kempton Park, Gauteng. According to Motshekga, this includes the introduction of robotics and coding in public schools. As many as 38 new subjects are due […]

5 October 2022

Local

Dassenhoek High School torched after police search

LOCAL Some parts of the Dassenhoek High School west of Durban have been torched. This follows last week’s police search at the school, where items including cellphones were confiscated. It is alleged that the school library and some offices were destroyed. Another school, Ndengetho High, was also torched two weeks ago after a similar police search. The Director of the KwaZulu-Natal Education Department Muzi Mahlambi says ring leaders have […]

27 September 2022

Local

Decline in literacy levels in SA attributed to COVID-19

Child and adult literacy rates in South Africa have seen a steady decline in the past 2 years, according to data from the World Bank. South Africa has an adult literacy rate of 87% – ranking lower than other developing countries such as Mexico and Brazil. Child literacy statistics are even lower, with around a third of children in the country being illiterate. Regent Business School’s, Doctor Ronel Blom, says […]

10 September 2022

Local

Principals express concern about unsafe working environment impacting learning, teaching

LOCAL Issues around violence at schools across the country took centre stage during the national South African Principal Association conference in Kimberley on Thursday. Some principals raised concerns about their unsafe working environment which impacts learning and teaching. Many schools across the country including provinces like Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Northern Cape grapple with violence. Principals attending the conference say some schools have become battlefields. Earlier this week gangs invaded […]

9 September 2022

Local

Family of Gr 9 pupil who committed suicide plans legal action against school

The family of a Grade 9 learner who died from suicide after being teased by a teacher are planning to take legal action against PJ Simelane Secondary School. They told Eyewitness News that the school is protecting the teacher in question. This comes after 15-year-old Tiro Moalusi took his own life on Tuesday after a teacher mocked him over his sexuality in front of the whole class. The Gauteng Education […]

21 August 2022

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