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Northern Praises, an unregistered independent school in Elim, is still awaiting feedback from the Limpopo Department of Education after applying for registration in 2018. Photos: Thembi Siaga / GroundUp

Unregistered private schools leave learners and parents in limbo

By Thembi Siaga 13 Feb 2026

Khomotjo Mashele, head of product: high schools at Spark Schools

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By Khomotjo Mashele 9 Feb 2026

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Sanele Sibiya, Head of Culture at Reddam House Helderfontein

Why creative arts education is more important than ever in the AI era

Sanele Sibiya 4 Feb 2026

Shoprite and Major League DJz boost Soweto education with essential supplies

Shoprite and Major League DJz boost Soweto education with essential supplies

27 Jan 2026

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R5m in school fees up for grabs in KFC promotion

9 Jan 2026

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Schools given bonus day off in 2026 academic calendar

Shan Radcliffe 5 Jan 2026

#BestofBiz 2025: Education

#BestofBiz 2025: Education

17 Dec 2025

Global recognition as Bamba Learn listed in HundrED’s top 100 edtech solutions

Global recognition as Bamba Learn listed in HundrED’s top 100 edtech solutions

18 Nov 2025

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Why children must shape Africa’s digital future

Refilwe Mokoena and Anzio Jacobs 18 Nov 2025

‘I can teach this now’: How teachers are bringing Coding and Robotics into the Foundation Phase

‘I can teach this now’: How teachers are bringing Coding and Robotics into the Foundation Phase

Oxford University Press 13 Nov 2025

Dibber International acquires LittleHill Montessori schools

Dibber International acquires LittleHill Montessori schools

13 Oct 2025

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First dyslexia screening tool for isiXhosa learners

1 Oct 2025

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How "keyboard warriors" are threatening SA education

26 Sep 2025

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ECD registration drive approves 10,000 centres ahead of deadline

25 Sep 2025

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Championing change: Women educators challenging norms with poise

Dr Bev Evangelides 23 Sep 2025

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Thrive by Five Index 2024 reveals alarming gaps in child development

17 Sep 2025

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Unplugged coding in classrooms: A new era of creativity and logical thinking

Tayla du Plessis 11 Sep 2025

Kagiso Trust's Sizakele Mphatsoe

Kagiso Trust conference to tackle ethical leadership in education

4 Sep 2025

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Inaugural members of the National Education and Training Council appointed

28 Aug 2025

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SA learners struggle with reading comprehension: Study reveals a gap between policy and classroom practice

Tracy Kitchen 27 Aug 2025

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Why ECD educators should be trained to detect learning disabilities

Annelize Clark 18 Aug 2025

Pick n Pay School Club paves the way for youth-led SDG initiatives

Pick n Pay School Club paves the way for youth-led SDG initiatives

11 Aug 2025

Crèches battle complicated registration process

Crèches battle complicated registration process

Mary-Anne Gontsana 11 Aug 2025

Sasko’s Siyasizana reaches major milestone - 1,000 playground upgrades worth R10m

30 Jul 2025

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Toys R Us wants you to put down the device and play

22 Jul 2025

At least 275 ECD centres are struggling with late subsidy payments in KwaZulu-Natal, the Legal Resources Centre says. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

KZN government fails to pay crèches despite court order

Joseph Bracken 17 Jul 2025

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Back to basics: SA delays mandatory Coding and Robotics in schools

Takudzwa Pongweni 7 Jul 2025

Making a lasting impact: How data and corporate commitment can reshape ECDs in South Africa

Making a lasting impact: How data and corporate commitment can reshape ECDs in South Africa

Trialogue 23 Jun 2025

New crèches in the Drakensberg may have to close because of late payments of subsidies by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education. Graphic: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

New crèches may have to close because of late payments by education department

Joseph Bracken 17 Jun 2025

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