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Public schools will officially open from February 15, but private schools will be allowed to open two weeks earlier.Image: 123rf
PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Public schools to open from February 15, private schools 2 weeks earlier

Government gazette published on Friday provides the official return dates for the country’s schools Public schools will officially open from February 15, but private schools will be allowed to open two weeks earlier. This is according to…

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ANGIE MOTSHEKGA

Chances slim that private schools can reopen earlier than public schools

It appears unlikely private schools will be allowed to open earlier than public schools, as was the case last year. On Friday, deputy basic education minister Reginah Mhaule said schools that were scheduled to reopen on January 27 will…

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Public schools will officially open from February 15, but private schools will be allowed to open two weeks earlier.Image: 123rf
INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

Private schools struggle as parents fail to pay fees

Independent schools are struggling for survival due to difficult economic times as parents default on the payment of school fees which has resulted in some of them shutting down while others stand on the brink. The National Alliance of…

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