Pregnant learners at Tshiitwa Secondary school, Limpopo, are only allowed to attend school if they are accompanied by a parent. Photo: Bernard Chiguvare Pregnant learners may only attend school if accompanied by a parent, according to school policy at Tshiitwa Secondary in Ha-Mashamba, about 150 kilometres north of Polokwane, Limpopo. When GroundUp reported about this exact … [Read more...] about Pregnant learners can only attend school if accompanied by a parent
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NEHAWU strike appeal succeeds in part
Strikers burned tyres outside Laetitia Bam Day hospital in KwaNobuhle, Kariega last week. The Labour Appeal Court has ruled that except for some categories of workers, the strike can continue. Archive photo: Thamsanqa Mbovane The Labour Appeal Court has ruled partly in favour of the National Education Hospital and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU) on its right to strike. The union … [Read more...] about NEHAWU strike appeal succeeds in part
School transport fraud accused in court
On Thursday, 9 March SAPS Western Cape Commercial Crimes Investigations detectives arrested 17 people accused of stealing R2.2-million from a scholar transport grant at Atlantis Secondary School. Photos: supplied by SAPS Seventeen people, including former school governing body members, made their first appearance at the Atlantis Magistrates Court in the Western Cape on 10 … [Read more...] about School transport fraud accused in court
A year after protests and promises, the water supply in Musina is still dodgy
In the three years she has lived in Matswale Extension 14 in Musina, the water supply has never been consistent, says Makie Nevhulaudzi. Photos: Bernard Chiguvare Musina was the scene of new water protests last week, with protesters complaining that promises had not been kept. At meetings last year after week-long protests, municipal and government representatives promised a … [Read more...] about A year after protests and promises, the water supply in Musina is still dodgy
Attempt to neuter corruption-busting tribunal rebuffed by Concourt
The Special Tribunal can continue its work, the Constitutional Court ruled on Friday. Graphic: Lisa Nelson The Constitutional Court has ruled that the Special Tribunal has the power to adjudicate on and set aside unlawful procurement contracts. The appeal was brought by Ledla Structural Development, which the tribunal found had been irregularly awarded Covid contracts. The … [Read more...] about Attempt to neuter corruption-busting tribunal rebuffed by Concourt
