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A man and woman are on trial for allegedly severely abusing their minor children.One child, a boy, died and the other suffered several injuries.Advocacy group WMACA is calling for the amendment of Section 110 of the Children's Act to make it compulsory for people to report child abuse they are aware of.A man and woman…

Parents at some schools in Limpopo barricaded gates on the first day of the return of pupils.They are demanding, among others, proper sanitation facilities, water and renovation of dilapidated buildings.Education MEC Polly Boshielo however, says she is satisfied that there are enough health and hygiene essentials to cater for all pupils.Parents at some schools in…

Teenagers whose parents are too strict with them struggle with relationships and educational attainment later in life, study finds Overly strict parents who attempt to control their children can cause problemsThis includes leaving their offspring struggling to form emotional relationshipsTeenagers of overbearing parents also have lower education levels as adults By Ryan Morrison For Mailonline Published: 00:00…

A small group of parents and residents protested the decision to reopen schools outside a Cape Town school on Monday.Parents expressed their concerns over the coming "peak" in Covid-19 infections.A memorandum was handed over to the school to be given to the provincial department of education.About 30 parents and Bishop Lavis residents picketed outside the…

The one-size-fits-all approach taken by the government in planning the reopening of schools is "irrational and arbitrary" and puts into danger the lives of pupils, teachers and families, according to the National Association of Parents in School Governance, also acting on behalf of the Congress of South African Students (Cosas).The association has intervened in the…