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L'vovo on his recovery journey. File photo.

L’vovo Derrango extends journey beyond music to focus on mental health project

After surviving a stroke that almost claimed his life, Kwaito star L’vovo Derrango intends to use his recovery journey as a mission to help others.

Speaking during a school sanitation visit at Dimbaza Primary School on Monday, Gwarube said all 3,372 schools identified in the 2018 audit have now been provided with safe and appropriate sanitation facilities.

Amnesty SA calls for fresh audit as Gwarube says 2018 pit toilet backlog has been cleared

Amnesty International South Africa has welcomed the department of basic education’s clearing of the 2018 pit toilet backlog but warns thousands of pupils may still be using unsafe toilets excluded from the programme.

The finish line of the 2026 Comrades Marathon at Scottsville Racecourse early on Sunday morning.

Comrades runners share stories of resilience, heartbreak and personal triumph

The 99th running of world’s most iconic ultramarathon leaves its mark on participants

Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube  says more than 60% of SA children are not developmentally on track at the age of five. File photo

60% of SA children not developmentally on track at age 5: Gwarube

Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube has warned that more than 60% of South African children are not developmentally on track by the age of five, raising concerns about setbacks that undermine children’s ability to learn and thrive in…

South Africa has launched a new digital system to speed up diabetes care.

New digital system launched to speed up diabetes care

South Africa has launched its first national diabetes dashboard to help health workers have real-time information on how well patients with diabetes are being managed in public health facilities.

According to the Free State department on education, 15-year-old Nhlakanipho Buthelezi from Hoër Tegniese Skool in Sasolburg died after experiencing breathing difficulties during a school rugby match and was rushed to a Sasolburg hospital, where he was declared dead.  File photo

Police open inquest after pupil dies during rugby match in Sasolburg

Free State police have opened an inquest after the death of a grade 9 pupil who collapsed during a rugby match at DP de Villiers Stadium in Sasolburg on Friday.

The Mpumalanga education department says it does not tolerate any conduct that undermines pupils’ ability to realise their full potential.

Principal fired for engaging in sexual relationship with pupil

Magwagwaza Secondary School's principal was fired for a sexual relationship with a pupil

Diesel prices are expected to rise by more than R10 a litre next week.

Consumers urged to watch out for price gouging as fuel prices climb

Companies may use uncertainty to charge excessive prices, warns Competition Commission

Terry Bell.

Sanef pays tribute to human rights activist Terry Bell

The South African National Editors’ Forum has mourned the passing of 84-year-old human rights activist, labour writer and journalist, Terry Bell.

Two schools in the Free State have been forced to close after they were declared unsafe by labour inspectors. Stock image.

Sadtu raises alarm about school infrastructure as two Free State schools shut

The teachers’ union says the closure is already affecting teaching and learning

The school pupil was playing with classmates during break time when a soccer goal post fell on him. File photo.

Grade 5 pupil dies after goal post falls on him

The schoolboy was playing with classmates during break time when a soccer goal post fell on him.

The DA has warned that Gauteng's plan to phase out children’s homes could put vulnerable children at risk.

DA raises alarm about Gauteng plan to phase out children’s homes

Vulnerable youngsters could be put at risk

The memorial service was held at Sebokeng Hall, Vereeniging, on Friday.

Friends, family bid farewell to 14 pupils killed in Vanderbijlpark accident

Family, friends and grieving community members gathered at Sebokeng hall in Vereeniging on Friday to honour the lives of the 14 pupils killed in a tragic accident in Vanderbiljpark earlier this week.

The KwaZulu-Natal education department has confirmed that all pupils have found schools for the 2026 academic year. File image.

KZN education department confirms all pupils have been placed in classes

“We can boldly confirm that all learners in KwaZulu-Natal have been admitted in accordance with their democratic right to education,” the department said.

Siviwe Gwarube, Minister of basic education

Access to ECD remains a headache, says Gwarube at education lekgotla

Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube says South Africa is at a critical point — eight out of 10 grade 4 pupils can’t read for meaning.