Zodidi Dano

Former Education Editor, IOL News

DBE to cancel third term school holidays

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“The DBE intends to cancel the October school holiday to compensate for the five school days that were lost as a result of the earlier closure for the winter holidays,” ...

Matric June exams cancelled

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The matric class of 2021 will not be writing their mid-year examinations, the Department of Basic Education announced on Wednesday.

’Matric marking 90% completed’

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Marking for the 2020 National Senior Certificate (NSC) final exams is almost completed with just a few marking centres finishing up before Friday, said the Department ...

Plan for varsities: Universities to open in March to accommodate first-year students

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The matric class of 2020 should not panic, as they will still be able to go to university this year, says Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Blade ...

Reopening of schools delayed by 2 weeks

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The Department of Basic Education announced that it would be delaying the reopening of schools by two weeks.

Matrics to rewrite maths and physics exams

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The Maths Paper 2 and Physical Sciences (Chemistry) Paper 2 will be rewritten nationally on December 15 and December 17, Minister Angie Motshekga announced, as the ...

‘I cut her up over women’s rights’

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A man accused of murdering his wife said he killed her in self-defence, but dismembered her body out of fear because ?women have too much rights?.

Convicted killer mistakenly released at Cape court

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A convicted murderer was mistakenly released while appearing at the Wynberg Magistrate's Court for another matter.

Verdict expected in Packham murder trial

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Murder accused Rob Packham is to hear his fate today when Western Cape High Court Judge Elizabeth Steyn is expected to deliver her judgment

'Women with existing cases against partners still end up murdered'

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The justice system is failing to adequately protect women who have lodged complaints against their intimate partners and it?s contributing to the scourge of femicide. ...

Orderick's 'killer's' bail bid postponed again

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The bail application for 22-month-old Orderick Lucas? alleged killer, Melvin Volkwyn, has been postponed for the second time.

Increase in attacks on Uber, Bolt drivers

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The attacks on e-hailing taxis are increasing so much that certain areas are being red flagged. This, as police arrested two suspects in Manenberg.

The horror spike in drug-addicted mothers

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Child rights activists, welfare organisations and NGOs are gravely concerned about the serious rise in drug-addicted mothers in the Western Cape.

'I didn’t want to hurt her, I just wanted her off me'

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Murder accused Reghard Groenewald said he didn?t intend to hurt Hilary van Rooyen when he swung two or more blows to her head with a pot plant.

Pupils in Mfuleni still stuck no class

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Nine days into the new school term, the children are camping at the local community hall, local Methodist church hall and at the old clinic buildings.

Domestic violence soars as festive season kicks in

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Social workers will be working around the clock to protect women and children from abuse over the festive season as people over indulge in drugs and alcohol.

The lasting legacy of Courtney Pieters

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The rape and murder of Courtney Pieters, a 3-year-old from Elsies River, so outraged people, that even former president Jacob Zuma had to take note.

'I want to be a tronk vrou'

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A convicted cross-dressing murderer has taken the Department of Correctional Services to court demanding the right to wear long hair, dresses and make-up.

Hannah Cornelius' rapists, killers sentenced to life

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The men responsible for the rape and murder of Hannah Cornelius have been sentenced to life terms plus lengthy sentences of between 115 and 128 years.

Hannah Cornelius' father shares the grief his family experienced

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?It is my belief that our family died with Hannah, and was buried when my wife walked into the ocean a short time later and did not come back. ?

Trio found guilty of Hannah Cornelius's rape and murder

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Three of the four men on trial for the murder of Stellenbosch student Hannah Cornelius have been found guilty of her rape and murder.

Hikers stripped, stabbed and robbed

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The summer season hasn?t properly started yet and criminals are already scouring Cape Town?s hiking trails to prey on hikers.

Bus Strike: Unions given Wednesday deadline

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Bus unions are meeting to strategise on Monday after they were given until Wednesday to accept the current offer of a 9% increase for 11 months

Uber driver shot 3 times in Mitchells Plain

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At the weekend, an Uber driver was shot three times while making a drop-off in on Saturday night in Westridge.

Mom of slain student slams justice system

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The family of murdered Maties student Robyn Pearce, 20, has lashed out at the justice system, accusing it of not taking women into consideration.