SA Teachers Are Freaking Out About The New Sex Education Curriculum
Teachers and Christian groups are opposing the new “grossly insensitive” sex education curriculum proposed for primary and high schools in South Africa.
Cape Town Parents Freaking Out About Alleged Meningitis Outbreak At Schools
Some parents are in a panic, as reports point to an increase in enteroviral meningitis cases across schools in the Western Cape.
Knowledge Is Power – Local Company Helps Cape Schools Stay Connected
A South African internet service provider has been providing free WiFi to schools since 2015, and now they’re looking to connect even more.
SA School Class ‘Split By Race’ Gets Global Coverage
A teacher has been suspended after a picture of her classroom appeared to show the students divided according to race.
Here’s What R300k A Year Gets You At SA’s Most Expensive School [Images]
R300 000 doesn’t quite buy what it used to, but it will buy you a single year at Hilton College, South Africa’s most expensive school.
Cape Town’s Matrics Performed The Best – Here’s Your Proof
The top 10 schools in the country to write the senior certificate exam boast an average of three distinctions per pupil, with Cape Town’s matrics sitting pretty.
The Abuse This Jozi Teacher Endures In Class Will Break Your Heart [Video]
A grade 10 student in Gauteng is facing disciplinary proceedings after he harassed a teacher, with the footage making its way onto social media.
Move Over, Hilton – SA’s Most Expensive Private School
If you want to give your kids a private school education, this place offers the ultimate pre-university training, at a cost that will blow your mind.
Hang On, What Is South Africa’s Oldest School?
Being known as one of South Africa’s oldest schools comes with a certain prestige factor, but maybe you’ve been wrong all along.
Shit’s Going Down At Sans Souci In Cape Town [Video]
Girls at Sans Souci have joined in the nationwide stand against discriminatory codes of conduct, highlighting some ridiculous rules at their school.
Video Of US Cop Harassing A Student In Class Is Hectic [Video]
A video that has sparked police brutality outrage has actually brought across a more important issue.
Reddam Private School Sex Abuse Shock
A music teacher at one of the Cape’s most prestigious schools stands accused of sexually assaulting at least six of his students.
This Is Why Elon Musk Gave Pretoria High School R1 Million And Asked Them To Never Contact Him Again
We know that the world is full of disgruntled South Africans bitching and moaning about the state of our country, but would you have put Elon Musk in that bracket?
School Named After Zuma Closes Down Due To Funding Errors
With education levels being a huge problem in South Africa, it’s a wonder school staff don’t take more pride and care in our future generations..
‘Rape, Rape’ Game Plagues Western Cape Schools
A new controversial simulated rape game is reportedly causing a stir in Western Cape schools.
“SLAP HIM!” Local Teacher Sits Back As Pupil Gets Beaten Up [Video]
We all know bullying is not a new problem, but it seems that schools are becoming less and less safe for pupils. With policies actually instructing teachers not to get involved and break up physical fights.
Dumbed-Down Nation – Click To See Where SA Comes In The World For Maths / Science Education
The quality of South Africa’s maths and science education places us last out of 148 countries, according to a World Economic Forum report. Is there a solution to the on-going problem?
Blind – When Officials Leave Their Microphones On [Video]
Surely it doesn’t get worse than blurting out something bad to a large amount of people, without realising you have a ‘hot mic..’
Western Cape School Sex Video Goes Viral
A video showing two schoolkids in uniform having sex in a classroom has gone viral. The video shows the kids having sex in multiple positions, with the boy showing various gang signs to the camera, operated by a third party who is hiding above them. The girl realised at the end of the video. According […]
Madonna Scales Back Charity Efforts In Malawi
In 2009 Madonna broke ground for a new school in Malawi, side by side with the country’s Minister of Education. Now the singer’s plans to build a $15 million academy for girls have fallen by the wayside. Her Raising Malawi foundation announced recently that it would instead channel $300 000 into an existing NGO which builds schools, making some Malawians very unhappy.
High School “Prank” FAIL Sees Children Make Out With Parents
I believe the expression, “oh, America!” is very appropriate here. The principal of a US high school has been forced to apologise after a recent pep rally “prank” provoked outrage. This after a video surfaced online of team captains being blindfolded in front of their classmates and told to wait for a kiss from a “special someone”. After literally making out with this special someone, it is then revealed to them that it was in fact their mother or father.
“30 Seconds” With A Brutal Twist
Locally, 30 Seconds is a popular board-game enjoyed by all ages and can often be the kickstart of a festive evening. In Detroit however, it’s a game which takes place in school bathrooms, and has absolutely nothing do with general knowledge.