Parents protest over delayed school promise in Cape Town

A group of concerned parents from Solomon Qatyana Primary School in Strand, Cape Town,...

Thousands of learners left waiting for school placements

The start of the 2025 school year has been delayed for more than 2...

WCED claims top accolades at national awards ceremonies

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) made a strong showing at two prestigious award...

Protest at Cape Town primary school over vacant teaching posts

Picture and Words: Sandiso Phaliso/ GroundUp As the unseasonable rain started to pour early...

Celebrations begin as class of 2024 wraps up final matric exams

The countdown is over! The Class of 2024 is officially wrapping up their final...

WC pupils rushed to clinic amid nationwide food poisoning concerns

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has called on residents not to rush to...

No lifeline for teachers as Godongwana warns of ‘difficult trade-offs’

Picture and Words: Vincent Lali and GroundUp Staff Hundreds of people from civic organisations and unions marched...

Teacher posts: Western Cape education department quizzed in Parliament

Picture: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp Words: Tori Newby /GroundUp The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) came...

Education crisis: Western Cape needs 3 200 new teachers annually

In a recent World Bank report presented in Cape Town, significant insights were shared...

Activists organise to oppose teacher retrenchments

Picture and Words: Matthew Hirsch and GroundUp Staff Scores of concerned parents, learners, teachers and union members...