Teachers and learners in Gauteng are getting ready to go back to school. Schools in the inland provinces will begin the 2023 academic year this Wednesday.  MEC for Education in Gauteng Matome Chiloane will today give an update on online applications for Grades 1 and 8 at Hoerskool Jeugland in Kempton and also touch on school readiness. For more on this and to give us insight regarding the teacher's expectations, readiness, and outstanding issues that may need to be resolved Elvis Presslin spoke to teacher union SADTU's General Secretary Mugwena Maluleke

Teachers and learners in Gauteng are getting ready to go back to school. Schools in the inland provinces will begin the 2023 academic year this Wednesday.  MEC for Education in Gauteng Matome Chiloane will today give an update on online applications for Grades 1 and 8 at Hoerskool Jeugland in Kempton and also touch on school readiness. For more on this and to give us insight regarding the teacher's expectations, readiness, and outstanding issues that may need to be resolved Elvis Presslin spoke to teacher union SADTU's General Secretary Mugwena Maluleke

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Teachers and Learners in Gauteng get ready to go back to school tomorrow

At least 34 Gauteng schools are non-compliant with health and safety regulations, posing a threat to learners and teachers, this according to the Democratic Alliance, DA. The party is calling for urgent action to address the issue. MEC Matome Chiloane says all schools have safety committees, but the DA questions the department's approach. Elvis Presslin spoke to DA's Shadow MEC of Education, Sergio Isa Dos Santos 

At least 34 Gauteng schools are non-compliant with health and safety regulations, posing a threat to learners and teachers, this according to the Democratic Alliance, DA. The party is calling for urgent action to address the issue. MEC Matome Chiloane says all schools have safety committees, but the DA questions the department's approach. Elvis Presslin spoke to DA's Shadow MEC of Education, Sergio Isa Dos Santos&nbsp;

At least 34 Gauteng schools found to be non-compliant with health and safety regulations

Some South Africans have reignited calls to deport foreign nationals serving prison sentences in the country to alleviate overcrowding and the financial burden on taxpayers. Correctional Services Minister Dr. Pieter Groenewald says around 26,000 foreign prisoners are costing the state approximately R463 per day each. That's around R11 million a year. Dr. Groenewald wants to send them back to their home countries to serve out their sentences. Elvis Presslin spoke to Golden Miles Bhudu, Prisoners' rights activist and President of the SA Prisoners Organisation for Human Rights (SAPOHR) 

Some South Africans have reignited calls to deport foreign nationals serving prison sentences in the country to alleviate overcrowding and the financial burden on taxpayers. Correctional Services Minister Dr. Pieter Groenewald says around 26,000 foreign prisoners are costing the state approximately R463 per day each. That's around R11 million a year. Dr. Groenewald wants to send them back to their home countries to serve out their sentences. Elvis Presslin spoke to Golden Miles Bhudu, Prisoners' rights activist and President of the SA Prisoners Organisation for Human Rights (SAPOHR)&nbsp;

Calls mount for authorities to deport foreign nationals serving prison sentences in SA

Lobby group, AfriForum has won a court battle against Eskom, forcing the power utility to reveal its coal contracts. The Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed Eskom's appeal, ordering the release of contracts for coal, diesel and electricity supply to neighbouring countries. The court ruled the public has a right to access the contracts. AfriForum plans to scrutinise the contracts for irregularities. The victory comes nearly four years after AfriForum's initial Promotion of Access to Information Act, PAIA application. Elvis Presslin spoke to Morné Mostert, Manager of Local Government Affairs at AfriForum

Lobby group, AfriForum has won a court battle against Eskom, forcing the power utility to reveal its coal contracts. The Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed Eskom's appeal, ordering the release of contracts for coal, diesel and electricity supply to neighbouring countries. The court ruled the public has a right to access the contracts. AfriForum plans to scrutinise the contracts for irregularities. The victory comes nearly four years after AfriForum's initial Promotion of Access to Information Act, PAIA application. Elvis Presslin spoke to Morn&eacute; Mostert, Manager of Local Government Affairs at AfriForum

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