‘Pens down’ parties a concern for school leaving pupils

Joburg – Calls to end ‘pens down’ parties have grown following the deadly tragedy at Enyobeni Tavern in East London, Eastern Cape in June where 21 pupils lost their lives due to drunkenness.

Reports at the time said 21 pupils from local schools were part of a celebration of the end of the mid-year term exams in the tavern at Scenery Park township when tragedy struck.

The tragedy shocked the nation, answers were demanded and tavern owners were warned not to allow underage children to purchase alcohol for their stores.

Speaking to IOL, Department of Basic Education spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga, said they have reminded pupils in every visit they did that they must take care of themselves…

South Africa Education News

Read Full Article at www.iol.co.za

Lecturer: Accounting (JB3821)

and at least a degree for higher education programmes specifically accounting related A post graduate qualification is advantageous… Minimum of 1 years lecturing experienced required, but 3 or more years experience preferred Possess specialist knowledge… Job Location: East London, Eastern …

Lecturer: Accounting (JB3821) Read More »

November 18, 2023

Education department’s talks with Eskom positive but no promises of suspended load shedding during exams

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has revealed that its recent engagements with Eskom “went well” and the power utility would consider their request to suspend load shedding at schools and exam venues. During a matric prayer service on Sunday …

Education department’s talks with Eskom positive but no promises of suspended load shedding during exams Read More »

Posted in Exam, Free State

‘Pens down’ parties a concern for school leaving pupils

Joburg – Calls to end ‘pens down’ parties have grown following the deadly tragedy at Enyobeni Tavern in East London, Eastern Cape in June where 21 pupils lost their lives due to drunkenness. Reports at the time said 21 pupils …

‘Pens down’ parties a concern for school leaving pupils Read More »

Posted in East London, Eastern Cape

Minister Angie Motshekga: Education sector media briefing

Media briefing statement by the Minister of Basic Education Minister, Mrs Angie Motshekga, held in Pretoria, Good morning, members of the media and, through you, the entire nation of South Africa. We have called this media conference as we approach …

Minister Angie Motshekga: Education sector media briefing Read More »

Posted in Eastern Cape, Free State

Cookie	Duration	Description
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional	11 months	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy	11 months	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.