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Schools need parents to pay for resources such as additional teachers and equipment. File imageImage: GROUNDUP/ ASHRAF HENDRICKS
PRIVATE SCHOOL

Schools’ survival flagged as more parents don’t pay fees

The government’s budget allocation for basic education is under increased pressure as a growing number of parents with children at fee-paying state schools opt out of paying school fees. This is according to TPN Credit Bureau, which said:…

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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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Basic education deputy minister Reginah Mhaule says private schools can go ahead and reopen for the academic year if they so wish.Image: Sandile Ndlovu
COVID 19

Private schools can open even if public schools don’t, says deputy minister

Private and independent schools were well within their rights to resume their academic year, even while public schools have pushed back their reopening by two weeks because of the Covid-19 pandemic. This is according to education deputy…

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