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Parents paying 6.3% more for education, the highest increase since 2020: Stats SA

JOHANNEBSURG – Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) says parents are paying 6.3% more for their children’s education this year than they did a year ago. This is the highest since 2020 when the rate increased by 6.4%. Fees for high schools recorded the most significant increase in 2024, followed by the cost of sending a toddler to daycare. The fees for primary schools and tertiary institutions came in slightly lower. Education fees are surveyed by Stats SA once a year in March. Source: https://www.ewn.co.za/2024/04/17/parents-paying-63-more-for-education-the-highest-increase-since-2020-stats-sa

17 Apr 2024 More
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Katlehong residents call on govt to find solutions to stamp out crime in the area

JOHANNESBURG - Katlehong residents on the East Rand are calling on the government to establish a solution to address rampant crime in the area. They say gun violence and house robberies have become a thorn in the side for community members. This was expressed during 702’s election town hall meeting in the area earlier on Wednesday. Dozens of residents gathered to engage political leaders. Katlehong residents slammed their local police station, claiming its employees are colluding with criminals to allow lawlessness to thrive. Source: https://www.ewn.co.za/2024/04/17/katlehong-residents-call-on-govt-to-find-solutions-to-stamp-out-crime-in-the-area

17 Apr 2024 More