South Africa: Pressured Schools Had No Choice but to Relax Maths Pass Mark: Starting now, South Africa’s pupils will be able to obtain as little as 20% in mathematics in Grades 7, 8 and 9 and still progress to the next year of learning. This has been touted by many as evidence of an alleged inexorable decline in educational standards. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
South Africa: How a Public Service Heroine Protected Those With No Clout: Thuli Madonsela’s tenure at the helm of the office of the public protector of South Africa has significantly raised the profile of the institution. This was mainly due to several high profile and controversial cases being referred to the office for investigation and adjudication. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
I’d call Trixie, the midwife, anytime: She was the character based on the memoirs of Jennifer Worth, a young midwife working for an Anglican order of charitable nuns in London’s East End. It’s the 1960s and the world is waking up to a turbulent era. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
Firefighters battle blaze in Danabaai: The fire was brought under control last night but has since flared up again due to strong winds. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
Durban police nab 722 suspects in 24 hours: The arrests took place ahead of a visit by Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko and acting national police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
Gauteng traffic authorities urge drivers to be responsible: Obed Sibasa says motorists found driving under the influence of alcohol will spend their first day of the New Year in prison. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
Acsa says it’s working on solution to George Airport fuel issue: The fuel shortage at George Aiport could affect flights for the next two weeks. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
Correctional Services says St Albans hunger strike invalid: Inmates are demanding better treatment and the suspension of officials involved in the deaths of three inmates. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
And the IEB’s outstanding achievers in KZN are …: Glenda Watt, 18, of Durban Girls’ College, Uzayr Jadwat, 18, of Clifton College, Ruth Purcell, 18, and Lara Holtes, 18, of St Mary’s made the list of outstanding achievers in the IEB examination results. Picture: Jacques Naude/The Mercury Durban – Future doctors, accountants and scientists were among KwaZulu-Natal’s top pupils featured on the Independent Examinations Board’s outstanding achievement list. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
Teachers’ unions have high hopes for matrics: Durban – Two of the teacher unions in KwaZulu-Natal have high hopes that this year’s matric pass rate would increase and restore the province’s dignity. Allen Thompson, the National Teachers Union deputy president, said the results would “definitely improve” from the “dismally poor performance” of 2015 with a 60.7% pass rate. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
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