Decision to close schools remains in state of limbo
Basic Education minister Angie Motshekga is yet to announce the outcome of her meeting with Cabinet over the weekend, which...
Month: July 2020
Court rules in favour of 9 million hungry children
More than 9 million children will once again enjoy a daily nutritious meal, regardless of whether they have returned to...
Depression – the deep dark destroyer
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called a major...
Teachers face strain with schools reopening amid Covid-19
The reopening of schools has not only placed a strain on parents but has also challenged South African teachers, who...
Ramaphosa: reopening of schools under discussion
As the Department of Basic Education continues talks with unions who are demanding the immediate closure of schools, President Cyril...
DBE: Schools will remain open until further notice
As the pressure builds up for schools to close amid a surge of Covid-19 infections in South Africa, the Department...
Reasons why children experience anxiety
An anxiety condition isn't developed or caused by a single factor but rather by a combination of things. A number of...
Teacher unions call for urgent school closure amid infection peak
The South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) on Tuesday, made an urgent call for schools to close until the end...
World Youth Skills Day more important than ever
Today is World Youth Skills Day, and it comes at a time when there are more unemployed young people than...
9 things that drive teachers crazy
There are 9 things that drive teachers crazy - things that learners do that make the teacher’s heads spin, and...