Monday, April 14th, 2025
More than 1000 arrests in one province
Good fight against crime
The good fight against crime is continuing unabated.
This follows the arrest of over 1000 suspects in Gauteng for various crimes between April 7 and 13, 2025.
The arrests form part of the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Operation Shanela.
“During the operation, a total of 81 undocumented persons were arrested, 105 were nabbed for drunk driving and 13 for possession of drugs. About 10 unlicensed liquor outlets were closed down and a substantial amount of liquor seized,” said SAPS in a statement.
Among the 1067 arrests, 840 were wanted suspects across the province.
The actions conducted on the operations included roadblocks, stop and searches, liquor and second-hand goods compliance inspections, vehicle checkpoints and patrols. Source: SAnews.gov.za
Good news for education in province
A thousand more teachers
ONE thousand more teachers to make sure there’s a teacher in every classroom.
This is the good news for education in KwaZulu-Natal following the provincial Education Department’s appointment of over 1000 teachers to ensure no classroom is without a qualified teacher.
Education MEC (Member of the Executive Committee) Sipho Hlomuka said the department had appointed 1 530 Post Level 1 teachers between January and April 2025.
“This achievement underscores our commitment to providing quality education to learners across the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The filling of these critical posts is a significant milestone for the department, as it will enable us to improve the teacher-to-learner ratio, enhance teaching and learning, and ultimately improve learner outcomes,” Hlomuka said.
He added that the achievement was a testament to the department’s dedication to ensuring that learners receive consistent and quality education.
The MEC expressed his gratitude to all stakeholders involved in the process, including teachers’ unions, and the broader education community. Source: SAnews.gov.za
Nominate your best educator to win top award
Let’s celebrate our teachers
IT’S that time of the year again when the process to celebrate South Africa’s top teachers is underway.
Nominations for the 2025 National Teaching Awards are now open until 16 May 2025.
The Western Cape Minister of Education, David Maynier, said the awards give them the opportunity to celebrate teaching excellence, and to appreciate the outstanding work done by teachers in public schools each year.
All teachers, school governing bodies and district officials are invited to submit nominations to their principals or centre managers.
The nomination guide and relevant application will be sent to all schools, and details are also available on the Western Cape Education Department website –https://www.westerncape.gov.za/education/national-teaching-awards
The categories for this year are: Excellence in Grade R Teaching; Excellence in Primary School Teaching (Grades 1–7); Excellence in Primary School Leadership; Excellence in Secondary School Teaching (Grades 8–12); Excellence in Secondary School Leadership; Excellence in Special Needs Teaching; Excellence in Special Needs School Leadership; Excellence in Teaching Mathematics (GET); Excellence in Teaching Mathematics (FET); Excellence in Teaching Natural Sciences; Excellence in Teaching Physical Sciences; Excellence in Teaching Life Skills (Grades 1–6); Excellence in Technology – Enhanced Teaching and Learning; National Best Teacher Award and Kader Asmal Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Western Cape Provincial Teaching Awards will take place in August.
“The 15 provincial winners will then go on to be our nominees for the national awards ceremony due to take place during October.
“We encourage every teacher to participate in the awards, so that we can celebrate their dedication, care and love for the children of the Western Cape,” said Maynier.