Parents face tough school choices as pricing, wellness and social readiness come into effect

Johannesburg – Economists warn that more pupils at private schools in South Africa could drop out and return to former Model C schools in 2023 as parents’ salaries struggle to match high levels of inflation and a higher costs of living.

Parents now also have to contend with shrinking school budgets, more value for children in their health and wellness, as well as preparedness to take the future Generation Ys to the next frontier of their formal development.

The Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa’s (Isasa) executive director, Lebogang Montjane, said that since 1994,…

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November 15, 2023
Gauteng Education Department aims for top results this year
Johannesburg – With less than a week to go for the 2022 National Senior Certificate (NSC) Exams across the country, the Gauteng MEC for Education Matome Chiloane is confident that the province will overtake their competitors Free State to the …

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Blade Nzimande slams arson at University of Fort Hare
Johannesburg – Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande has condemned acts of arson and vandalism at the University of Fort Hare after students allegedly destroyed the foyer of the Indoor Sports Centre. It was reported that the incident was fuelled by …

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Another white Stellenbosch University student urinates on roommates chair
Johannesburg – Stellenbosch University says it has suspended from his residence, a drunk white student who allegedly urinated on his roommate’s chair at the Helshoogte residence. The university said it would investigate the incident and confirmed they had become aware …

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