As the country celebrated three decades of democracy on Saturday, pupils at several schools in Willowvale only hear about the rewards of democracy from news outlets. Parents said they had not tasted the fruits of democracy and that pupils in rural areas also deserved a better life. They attended school in ramshackle buildings under dangerous conditions a disaster waiting to happen, the parents charged.
The Western Cape education department said Friday is the last day for grade 1 and 8 online applications for 2025 and more than 80,000 applications have been received so far.
With a long history of academic excellence, sporting prowess and cultural creativity, both Grey and Collegiate have established themselves as being among the top schools in the SA.
From how your child develops to their emotional well-being, this is what a school principal had to say about gauging if it’s a good idea to allow your child to start school at five years of age.