“Education costs are rising at an unsustainable rate ... Independent Online, popularly known as IOL, is one of South Africa’s leading news and information websites bringing millions of readers ...

as teacher salaries make up over 90 percent of the recurrent costs of education provision. In many countries, weak teacher deployment systems are the main cause of wide spending inequalities, given ...

Sub-Saharan Africa has the fastest growing child population in the world. Yet, the current education system is at capacity, and the demand will increase with nearly 750 million children expected to be ...

In a recent back-to-school survey, 95% of parents said they are stressed, while 88% said they are financially strained.

The start of the academic year often brings financial challenges for families, but the rising cost of education is stretching household budgets even further. Over the last decade, school fees have ...

Science education in Africa is often hindered by a lack of access to materials and resources for practical learning. However, ...

This divide has far-reaching implications for education, healthcare, and economic opportunity ... contributing to carbon emissions and environmental degradation. These environmental costs are often ...

As South Africa’s education system evolves, online homeschooling is emerging as a game-changer, offering inclusive, flexible, ...