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Debbie Schafer, Wes-Kaapse minister van onderwys. Foto: Deon Raath Western Cape Education MEC Debbie Schäfer is disappointed by the four-week closure of schools. She said she was in favour of a two-week break, recognising that many teachers worked through lockdown. On Friday, Premier Alan Winde said his province would investigate its options.Western Cape Education MEC Debbie Schäfer…

The Basic Education Department says the four-week school break will allow it to prepare for the return of more grades later in August.There is a concern that private schools were not mentioned during President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement on Thursday night.Some unions are also concerned about the phasing-in of grades.Teacher unions have "cautiously" welcomed the announcement…

The Department of Basic Education says the four-week break will afford it an opportunity to prepare for the return of more grades later in August.Minister Angie Motshekga says schools will make arrangements for teaching and learning to continue while pupils are at home. The national school nutrition programme will continue to operate. Teachers and non-teaching staff will…

A teacher at Mowat Park High School was suspended following accusations of sexual misconduct. The school's SGB chairman says about 40 girls have reported incidents of sexual misconduct. The KwaZulu-Natal education department is aware of the allegations against the teacher.A teacher at Mowat Park High School has been suspended following accusations of sexual misconduct from girls at…

Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga. Teachers' unions were waiting for word from Education Minister Angie Motshekga on their calls to close schools.Her department indicated consultation was now closed but another meeting with unions was called for Monday night.Unions are worried about the safety of pupils and teachers.Frustration is mounting as teachers' unions await feedback…