The start of the 2025 school year has not been smooth for some parents as the first day saw many left frustrated.

Here are six uniquely South African-inspired lunchbox ideas for the back-to-school rush.

Parents are now diversifying their shopping habits, exploring platforms like Shein and Temu for stationery and school supplies.

With just a few days left before it’s back-to-school for kids, here are a few cheap things to do with them in Durban…

Back-to-school time is around the corner. It’s a tough time for learners and parents alike, although for different reasons.

The City of Cape Town has urged parents to ensure they vaccinate their kids before schools and crèches reopen.

With just a few days left before it’s back-to-school for kids, here are a few cheap things to do with them in Johannesburg…

Many South African parents are outraged over certain non-stationery items that some schools have included in this year’s stationery lists.

As the festive season wraps up, parents across South Africa are gearing up for back-to-school preparations.

No child should face their challenges alone. Zero Dropout, in partnership with BIC, is here to say: we see you, we believe in you, and we’re committed to helping you succeed.

Acceptable or outrageous? SA parents are sharing the unusual items they are required to buy as per various school stationery lists.

As the festive season winds down, many parents and learners are beginning to prepare for the upcoming school year.

Twelve children were killed on Wednesday morning when a minibus taking them to school in Johannesburg overturned and caught fire.

There are about 15.4 million school-going children in South Africa and almost two-thirds of them have to walk to school every day.

South African musician Makhadzi left fans in stitches after sharing a picture of herself in school uniform, escorted by DJ Tira and Heavy K.

The school Makazole Mapimpi attended as a young boy in the Eastern Cape was revamped and handed over to the community on Monday.

To prevent any accidents around schools, JRA has called for applications for traffic calming measures around schools.

Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has condemned political parties from entering public schools during school hours.

Dos Santos said the DA discovered the 34 children when the party visited the informal settlement to address community concerns.

‘Awwww! What a cutie’: Pearl Modiadie’s son returned to SA after spending his holiday in France with his dad and has now started ‘Grade 0’.

It has emerged that the missing school girl was located the evening of her getting lost after boarding the wrong taxi.

‘We feel your presence all the time’: Lynn Forbes opened up about feeling AKA’s presence. Meanwhile, Kairo started Grade 3 this week.

It’s back-to-school week. Looking for a Model C or Private school in Cape Town? Here’s a list of fees for the leading junior and high schools.

Unprofessional or justified? Parents on X have reacted to a viral pic of a learner having her red braids cut off on the first day of school.

Grade R pupil Lindokuhle Ntsethe was reported missing on the first day of school at Sydenham Primary on Wednesday, 17 January.

South African actress Samkelo Ndlovu had an emotional back-to-school cry in the car park after she dropped her daughter.

ActionSA says it plans to fix our broken education system by addressing learner placement, overcrowding and union interreference in schools.

It is reported that the school girl could not be identified as she was not familiar with anyone in Johannesburg.

ActionSA KZN leader is saddened that someone can decide to petrol bomb the school a night before the official opening.

‘I always miss Alakhe’s first day of school’: Radio personality Anele Mdoda gave her son an unexpected surprise on his first day back at school.

A new study by MastersDegree.net has revealed the world’s toughest education systems, and South Africa is part of the list.

Anele Mdoda sends her YouTuber son Alakhe to one of the priciest schools in Gauteng. Here’s how much she pays…

Vulnerable children without all their school basics have not been forgotten as councillor Theo Doyle plans to lend a helping hand.

This event replaces the initial plan by the Basic Education Minister and the Gauteng leadership to hand over a new school in Midrand.

According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), disruptive rainfall will hit several regions in the country.

The start of the 2024 school calendar marks the back-to-school transition. Here are some tips to deal with those first-day jitters.

2024 School Calendar: Learn when the first term begins and concludes. Plan ahead for a successful academic year.

Back to school is becoming a reality for many new and familiar faces in various academic institutions across the country this week.

As long as learners are still eager to go to school, a grade can be repeated a thousand times, KZNDOE implies to schools.

The post-holiday travel period is often characterised by high travel volumes and this calls for a critical need for heightened safety.

Gobindlovu High School at Elandskop in the Midlands, KwaZulu-Natal, gave about 10 learners no-return letters after repeating grades twice.

Essential guide to ensuring your child’s safety during the school year, covering travel, online security, and emergency preparedness.

Scholar transport drivers will soon be trusted with the lives of little children as the academic year commences next week.

During the visit, ActionSA discovered that the school remains in appalling condition and is not a suitable place for learners and staff.

Watch news in a minute South Africa’s most expensive government day school in 2024 is still Pretoria Boys’ High School in Gauteng.

Watch news in a minute Gauteng dominates Top 10 list of most expensive private day schools in South Africa.

Johannesburg Water urges residents to use water sparingly, especially since consumption is expected to increase as schools reopen.

South Africa’s most expensive government day school in 2024 is still Pretoria Boys’ High School in Gauteng.

Uncover 2024’s top expensive schools in South Africa, where elite education meets luxury in a fusion of high costs and quality.

The top 10 most in-demand high schools have been identified in in the Gauteng province. Here is the LIST – you might be surprised!

Watch news in a minute for a summary of School’s out for summer! When does the first term in 2024 start?

Kelly Khumalo’s grade 9 education level was brought up as SA discussed her vulgar SAMA rant. Here’s why she dropped out of school…

The final term of the school year is not just the end of a chapter but the beginning of new opportunities.

Watch news in a minute for a summary of School pupils in South Africa are at their desks in the third term of school calendar.

Parenting will humble you – Legendary Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt’s kids drew his face and left him looking like a doll.

Gauteng learners are expected to lose out on valuable learning time due to no budget for building new schools.

Too sexy for school? KZN teacher Lulu Menziwa – known for showing off her famous figure – revealed her new working wardrobe this week.

The Nhlanhla Lux Foundation is planning on destabilising the use of drugs among learners this year. Here’s how a school can book a search:

Day one of school has ended in a puzzling fashion for a missing boy, Onalo Nontshuda, who did not make it home after school

As schools re-open Operation Dudula plans to intensify its efforts to clamp down on undocumented foreign kids and foreign teachers in schools

This matric pupil went back to school in style, with a Porsche, R50k Christian Dior bag and ‘essential’ Louis Vuitton glasses. Take a look…

1, 2, 3, 4…Back to school we go! Take a look at these sweet snaps of celebs and their children on the first day of school…