BMA calls for urgent talks after intercepting undocumented children

BMA border guard checks a motorist’s particulars at the border. The Border Management Authority (BMA) has called for urgent engagement with the Zimbabwean government after intercepting another group of undocumented Zimbabwean children attempting to illegally cross the South Africa-Zimbabwe border. On Tuesday, BMA officers at the Beitbridge Port of Entry detained 33 children, aged between…

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Over 100 000 Western Cape start Grade 1 on Wednesday

Learners seen in class. The Western Cape Education Department says 73 000 Grade R learners and over 100 000 Grade 1 learners are starting the academic journey at “big school” today. The department says 97 000 Grade 8 learners are starting high school in the province this morning. Western Cape Minister of Education David Maynier…

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Gauteng Education works to secure placements for learners

Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane. Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, says the department is working tirelessly to ensure placement for learners who have not found space at schools in the province. Chiloane says 3 000 learners have not been placed yet. Since the beginning of the month, thousands of parents have been storming the department’s…

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