Matome Chiloane

Family demands answers after Grade R learner dies at school

The family of a Grade R learner who was found dead at Bernard Isaacs Primary School in Coronationville has expressed frustration with the school, accusing it of being dishonest about the circumstances surrounding the child’s death. According to reports, five-year-old Manqoba Mnisi, was injured on Monday, allegedly after being left alone in a classroom during a school function. He later succumbed to his injuries in hospital. It is alleged that […]

February 13, 2026 99

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Over 300k learners placed as Gauteng races to finalise 2026 school admissions

Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, says the province has placed the majority of Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners for the 2026 academic year, but warns that infrastructure challenges — mainly linked to municipalities — continue to hinder the department’s progress. Chiloane confirmed that over 300,000 learners have been placed, noting that the department received more than 820,000 applications for entry grades. He told the media on Thursday that all […]

December 4, 2025 78

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Police probe killing of principal and staff member at Tembisa school

Police in Gauteng are investigating the double murder at Inxiweni Primary School in Tembisa. The school's principal, Nozibele Tabu (58), and administrative assistant Nobantu Njomboni (55) were shot and killed in broad daylight, while preparing for a meeting scheduled to take place later this week. According to the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE), the incident happened inside the school’s administration block around 5pm yesterday. Department spokesperson, Steve Mabona, says both […]

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