Oprah Winfrey will close her Gauteng girls’ academy in 2027 and move funding into scholarships and support; Gauteng education department will assume operations.
For nearly two decades, the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls has stood as one of South Africa’s most recognisable symbols of educational opportunity. Now, the...
Gauteng opens 2027 school admissions on 1 Aug. Unions and civil groups warn of overcrowding, delayed placements and urge parents to prepare for a difficult registration...
Gauteng opens 2027 online admissions for Grade 1 and 8 on 5 Aug. Applications close 4 Sep. Read required documents, five-step process, walk-in support centres and...
Parents and teachers at Michael Rua Primary School say pupils are living in fear amid allegations of ongoing corporal punishment and intimidation, and they are calling...
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has confirmed that Term 2 progress reports may not be issued before schools close on 26 June 2026 after the...
Hundreds of learner support agents in Gauteng say delayed stipend payments have left them unable to afford basic necessities, with some facing eviction and rising debt,...
Hundreds of learners at two West Rand schools are still being taught in ageing asbestos structures, the Democratic Alliance (DA) said on 3 June 2026, accusing...
Heartbreak in Tembisa as 10-year-old dies after goal post collapses at school What began as an ordinary school day in Tembisa ended in unimaginable tragedy. A...
The Gauteng Department of Education has appointed an independent law firm to investigate the tragic death of a five-year-old learner at a Johannesburg primary school, promising...