Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane is set to attend the final day of disciplinary hearings at Pretoria High School for Girls today, following allegations of suspected racism that led to the suspension of 12 learners. In a swift move, the department removed 8 of the suspended learners from their prefect positions yesterday. Additionally, the school's principal has been suspended for 3 months pending an investigation. Elvis Presslin spoke to Teresa Oakley-Smith, a Diversity specialist and Matakanye Matakanye, General Secretary of the National Association of School Governing Bodies

Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane is set to attend the final day of disciplinary hearings at Pretoria High School for Girls today, following allegations of suspected racism that led to the suspension of 12 learners. In a swift move, the department removed 8 of the suspended learners from their prefect positions yesterday. Additionally, the school's principal has been suspended for 3 months pending an investigation. Elvis Presslin spoke to Teresa Oakley-Smith, a Diversity specialist and Matakanye Matakanye, General Secretary of the National Association of School Governing Bodies

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Suspected racism leads to suspension of learners and principal

The Green Connection has welcomed TotalEnergies' move to withdraw from two offshore gas projects in South Africa. The Company is citing economic challenges as the reason for its exit. The decision marks a significant victory for environmental advocates, as it halts the development of the Brulpadda and Luiperd gas fields, located off the southern coast of South Africa. Elvis Presslin spoke to Liz McDaid, Strategic Lead at The Green Connection

The Green Connection has welcomed TotalEnergies' move to withdraw from two offshore gas projects in South Africa. The Company is citing economic challenges as the reason for its exit. The decision marks a significant victory for environmental advocates, as it halts the development of the Brulpadda and Luiperd gas fields, located off the southern coast of South Africa. Elvis Presslin spoke to Liz McDaid, Strategic Lead at The Green Connection

TotalEnergies' withdrawal from two offshore gas projects in SA welcomed

Richard Wilkinson, the legal representative for the six suspended matric girls, has dismissed claims of racial exclusion at Pretoria Girls High School. The six girls, along with six other white pupils, face disciplinary hearings next week for their involvement in a WhatsApp group last year that allegedly contained racially charged messages, micro-aggressions, and complaints about black students. Wilkinson accuses the Gauteng Department of Education of "taking over" the school and unfairly applying measures that are not yet law, specifically referencing the proposed Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Bill, which has not been enacted. Elvis Presslin spoke to him to elaborate on his sentiments

Richard Wilkinson, the legal representative for the six suspended matric girls, has dismissed claims of racial exclusion at Pretoria Girls High School. The six girls, along with six other white pupils, face disciplinary hearings next week for their involvement in a WhatsApp group last year that allegedly contained racially charged messages, micro-aggressions, and complaints about black students. Wilkinson accuses the Gauteng Department of Education of "taking over" the school and unfairly applying measures that are not yet law, specifically referencing the proposed Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Bill, which has not been enacted. Elvis Presslin spoke to him to elaborate on his sentiments

Pretoria Girls High learners' legal representative dismisses claims of racial exclusion

The 9th Southern Africa Malaria Research Conference is taking place from July 31 to August 2, 2024, at the Future Africa Campus, University of Pretoria. Organized by the South African Medical Research Council's (SAMRC) Malaria Research Group, this year's conference explores the theme "Malaria Elimination: A Moving Target?" - a timely topic that highlights the persistent challenges in achieving malaria eradication by 2030. Despite notable progress, cross-border malaria transmission remains a significant obstacle. To delve deeper into this critical issue, Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor Rajendra Maharaj, Unit Director of the Malaria Research Group at the South African Medical Research Council

The 9th Southern Africa Malaria Research Conference is taking place from July 31 to August 2, 2024, at the Future Africa Campus, University of Pretoria. Organized by the South African Medical Research Council's (SAMRC) Malaria Research Group, this year's conference explores the theme "Malaria Elimination: A Moving Target?" - a timely topic that highlights the persistent challenges in achieving malaria eradication by 2030. Despite notable progress, cross-border malaria transmission remains a significant obstacle. To delve deeper into this critical issue, Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor Rajendra Maharaj, Unit Director of the Malaria Research Group at the South African Medical Research Council

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