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Communities urged to protect schools against disruption: As Grade 7 learners return to school today, the Department of Basic Education has urged communities to protect schools against individuals and groups threatening to close schools and disrupt learning. : SAnews – South African News Priscilla Funeral arrangements underway for Nkadimeng: President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a …
Cape Town in the news: South Africa crosses 400,000 mark; schools closed amid virus ‘storm’: From the area of testing through to record number of recoveries, South Africa has been praised for pro-activeness in combating the virus.: “Cape Town” – BingNews Offender hands himself over to police after prison break: One more prisoner has handed …
Cape Town in the news: Student union Cosas threatens to shut down schools across SA over Covid-19: Cosas said it would mobilise at a school in Cape Town where it believed a Covid-19 case had been reported, “from there we will move to any other school that is operating”. Last week, a group of …: …
Forty water tanks distributed to 11 Tshwane schools: Forty water tanks have been distributed to 11 needy schools in the City of Tshwane in a bid to protect learners against the spread of Coronavirus. : SAnews – South African News Priscilla Gauteng COVID-19 cases double in one week: Over the past seven days, COVID-19 cases …
Most schools ready to reopen on Monday: Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, says most of the country’s schools are ready to receive learners on Monday morning. : SAnews – South African News Janine Click here to submit your Cape Town News – free. Have you tried: Visiting Port Elizabeth? Fun Western Cape Fact: Located …
MyPR: Nederburg Primary Schools gets a classroom upgrade: Inside one of the 6 classrooms provided by Kwikspace Nederburg Primary School in the Western Cape has long had the dream of providing new classrooms for their Grade R and Primary School learners. In March 2020 that dream became a reality with six new double-wide classrooms thanks …
Orientation underway ahead of schools reopening on 8 June: Following the postponed reopening of schools to 8 June 2020, schools around the country are set to use the first week of June to induct and orientate teachers on the COVID-19 school environment, and to ensure the readiness of each facility for the arrival of learners. …
DBE gazettes new regulations on schools reopening: Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has gazetted new regulations that will see the phased return of other grades from 6 July 2020. : SAnews – South African News keamo Progress in Sport, Arts & Culture Relief Fund payments: The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has made significant …
Cape Town in the news: COVID-19 LIVE UPDATES | Education minister says schools will reopen on June 1: The coronavirus has brought a lot of trauma and anxiety, education minister Angie Motshekga said on Tuesday. She was aware of the many questions about the future of the academic year. It was important …: “Cape Town” …
Over 3000 schools to receive water tanks: The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has identified over 3 475 schools across the country to be supplied with water tanks ahead of the reopening of schools. : SAnews – South African News Priscilla Makhura assesses adherence to regulations: Gauteng Premier David Makhura on Wednesday expressed satisfaction …
Schools must remain closed, DBE emphasises: The Department of Basic Education (DBE) on Thursday warned against the premature re-opening of schools. : SAnews – South African News Edwin Government department urged to pay small businesses: As COVID-19 continues to put business under immense pressure, putting jobs on the line, the Public Service Commission (PSC) has …
Cape Town in the news: RPT-Mixed blessing for some, as S.Africa shelters homeless in schools, stadiums: PRETORIA/CAPE TOWN, April 16 (Reuters) – South Africa, like many nations, has long viewed homelessness as an inevitable fact of modern life, but the coronavirus epidemic is offering an unexpected …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Tazne van Wyk murder …
Cape Town in the news: Mixed blessing for some, as South Africa shelters homeless in schools, stadiums: PRETORIA/CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – South Africa, like many nations, has long viewed homelessness as an inevitable fact of modern life, but the coronavirus epidemic is offering an unexpected chance to give …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Supermarkets are …
Cape Town in the news: FULL STATEMENT: Ramaphosa declares national state of disaster, bans gatherings, closes schools: We will strengthen surveillance, screening and testing measures at OR Tambo, Cape Town and King Shaka International Airports South Africa has 72 ports of entry in the country which are land, sea and …: “Cape Town” – BingNews …
Exceptional COVID-19 cases will close schools: As the number of Coronavirus (COVID-19) patients in South Africa climbed to 17 on Thursday, the Department of Education said schools will only be closed in exceptional cases. : SAnews – South African News sihle SA confirms first local transmission of COVID-19: South Africa has confirmed its first local …
MyPR: Shining the spotlight on top achieving schools: Following the release of the 2019 National Senior Certificate matric results, Adopt-a-School Foundation shines the spotlight on the success achieved through its Whole School Development (WSD) model. The model has helped deliver quality schooling to 609 underprivileged schools across the county through public and private partnerships. Through …
MyPR: Spectacular Finish For 2019 Spur Schools MTB League: Opening ceremony of the 2019 Spur Schools MTB League National Finals Photo: Chris Hitchcock A record-breaking 2019 Spur Schools Mountain Bike League (SSMTBL) finished in grand style this weekend at Wagpos High School in North West with 87 schools competing for the various National SSMTBL Championship …
MyPR: Under-resourced schools get assistance across six provinces: The Pearson Marang Education Trust has reported significant progress in providing support to teachers and school management teams at 111 under-resourced schools. Deep rural primary and high schools across the country have been assisted to accelerate teaching and learning in the classroom. This help has come through …
MyPR: Recordbreaking Wrap-Up For Spur Schools Mtb League In Western Cape: SSMTBL Western Cape finals category winners Photo: Chris Hitchcock The Western Cape wrapped up an exciting 2019 Spur Schools Mountain Bike League (SSMTBL) season with a record number of 1025 entries this weekend. Host school Paul Roos Gimnasium continued their winning streak of the …
MyPR: Spur Schools MTB League Western Cape Finals: Spur Schools MTB League supporters and riders all set for an action packed Western Cape finals. Photo: Chris Hitchcock Now in its eleventh year, the Spur Schools MTB League (SSMTBL) has seen record entries countrywide this season. The biggest Western Cape event drew more than 900 riders …
A Cape Town University of the Western Cape tagged image from photographer – Internet Archive Book Images as published on Flickr. Image from page 153 of “Youth’s manual of geography : combined with history and astronomy : designed for the use of the junior and intermediate classes in public and private schools” (1860) Image by …
MEC Lesufi shuts down bogus schools: A total of 20 bogus schools were shut down by Gauteng Education and Youth Development MEC Panyaza Lesufi on Monday. : SAnews – South African News keamo KZN mends fences to protect community from wildlife attacks: The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has …
MPC schools competition winner announced: With South Africa grappling rising unemployment rates, South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago has urged the country’s youth to invest in education to be able to compete in the world. : SAnews – South African News sihle Click here to submit your Cape Town News – free. Have …
MyPR: Kwikspace partners with Limpopo DOE to serve over 900 schools: The Limpopo Department of Education has awarded a three-year contract for new modular buildings to Kwikspace. The company will manufacture and deliver brand new units, and relocate existing modular units to over 900 schools throughout Limpopo’s Sekhukhune district over the period. The deployment of …
Kiswahili to be introduced in SA schools: Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says the Council of Education Ministers has agreed to introduce Kiswahili as a subject in South African schools. : SAnews – South African News seshnee Didiza meets District Six community amid land claim impasse: Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza …
Learners to battle it out at schools’ choral competition: Pupils will again sing their hearts out at the South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE), which will get underway next week. : SAnews – South African News Neo Condolences for Limpopo crash victims: President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday expressed sadness at the death of 24 people, …
MyPR: Technology lends a helping hand to special needs schools: Stellenbosch, South Africa – 30 May, 2019 – MiX Telematics, in partnership with iSchoolAfrica, continues its commitment to empower teachers and learners with classroom practices and educational technology that assist learners to overcome some of their learning difficulties. MiX Telematics donated Apple iPads and other …
