LYDENBURG- Thaba Chweu Boarding School is under fire over allegations of forced pregnancy testing and claims that some Grade 12 learners were barred from writing exams. Parents have accused the school of gross human rights violations, saying female learners from Grades 7 to 12 were subjected to mass pregnancy screening…
MBOMBELA – The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Mpumalanga notes that our Provincial Chairperson, Commissar Collen Sedibe who will appear before the Mbombela High Court today. This is in a civil matter instituted by former MEC for Education, Cathy Dlamini, who is claiming R20 million for alleged defamation of character.…
MANGWENI – For many learners at Silindokuhle Special Needs School, technology has long been something they heard about rather than experienced. On Thursday, 4 June, that changed as the Vodacom Foundation in collaboration with the Mpumalanga Department of Education unveiled a R4 million School of Excellence model (SoE) at the…
MIDDELBURG- There was an incident of suspected food-related illness involving learners at Ekwazini Secondary School on Tuesday, March 17. Preliminary reports indicate that a number of learners began experiencing symptoms consistent with food poisoning after consuming snacks known as Krunchy Nax. Initially, three learners experienced stomach cramps, prompting school authorities…
The Mpumalanga Department of Education is refuting allegations wastage and irregular procurement following an article published by City Press and News24 regarding the procurement of laptops and tablets for learners. The department states that in 2022, it procured 64 000 tablets for Grade 12 learners under a three-year contract valued…
MBOMBELA – With the adverse weather conditions, some schools have had to suspend classes on the first academic day. Some of the schools affected by heavy rains resulting in flooding include Keledi Secondary School (Casteel Circuit) and Masana Senior Secondary School in Bushbuckridge, among others. The Mpumalanga Department of Education…
The Mpumalanga Department Of Education has warned all schools against withholding report cards. This reminder follows the provisions of Section 29(12) of the National Protocol on Assessment (Grades R–12), which clearly states that both public and independent schools are prohibited from withholding a learner’s report card for any reason. A…
MBOMBELA – The Mpumalanga Department of Education has extended its warmest congratulations to Thulani Sibiya, former Deputy Principal of Sophungane Combined School in the Nkomazi Local Municipality, on winning the 2025 National Best Teacher award. The prestigious honour was presented by the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube on October…
School admission applications for the 2026 academic year is officially opened. The admission window will run from May 2 to August 21, 2025. The department explains that schools need timely admissions to properly plan for essential resources including LTSM, staff, and classroom infrastructure. “We call upon all parents and guardians…
WHITE RIVER- The National Association of School Governing Bodies (NASGB) has urged the different educational associations to engage in collaborative efforts to enhance the quality of basic education in schools. The association made the call during the provincial education department’s Strategic Planning Workshop held at Premier Hotel The Winkler on…