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Interview: NANSO Raises Alarm Over Inequality and Neglect in Government Schools

 The National Students Organization (NANSO) has voiced serious concerns about the unequal distribution of resources and lack of timely interventions in Namibia’s public schools. Dorthea Nangola, NANSO President, said the education system’s current approach leaves many schools struggling, particularly as national exam results are only analysed mid-year — too late to address urgent problems before exams. Nangola highlighted issues uncovered during NANSO’s Access to Education campaign, including discipline problems, inadequate […]

today27 June, 2025

South Africa

ActionSA Gauteng Concerned Over Illegal Scheme Run by School Governing Bodies in South Africa

  ActionSA in Gauteng says it is concerned about reports of an illegal scheme run and controlled by School Governing Bodies in low-income and no-fee-paying schools. These SGBs and school management have reportedly imposed a mandatory donation fee, typically ranging from 100 to 200-rand, on parents in poor communities. ActionSA’s, John Moodey, says failure to pay this fee results in children being denied access to schoolbooks, many of which are […]

today21 January, 2025