Two Limpopo learners commit suicide after failing Grade 10

2 minutes The Department of Education in Limpopo is appealing to parents to support learners who did not pass their end of year examinations. The department says two boys from Vhembe District committed suicide after failing grade ten this week. The two were learners at Mphaphuli and Thohoyandou Technical High Schools respectively. MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya…

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Nedlac agreement on BELA Act is binding: Solidarity

File image: Classroom with desks and chairs. 2 minutes Solidarity says the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) agreement on the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act is binding. Today marks the final deadline for parties to iron out their differences over clauses four and five of the BELA Act as set by President…

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Women’s World Cup 2027 to kick off on June 24: FIFA

The FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy is pictured during an event at Summit at One Vanderbilt observatory in Manhattan in New York City, US, April 14, 2023. 2 minutes The 2027 edition of the Women’s World Cup for soccer will take place in Brazil between June 24 and July 25, global governing body FIFA said…

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