PSG-aligned private education group Curro is back on the deal trail, snagging its first African deal scarcely six weeks after a controversial takeover bid for rival Advtech was shelved. Although the failed Advtech bid could have led to a period … Continue reading →
Curro Holdings Ltd., an operator of private schools in South Africa, plans to raise 1.44 billion rand ($124 million) from debt markets and a rights issue as it seeks to develop new institutions and explore potential acquisitions. Shareholders will be offered … Continue reading →
The investment case for private schools was bolstered this week when the government revealed that the pass rate for public schools was 75.8%, with only 28.3% of matriculants quali-fying for university entrance. By contrast, private schools boasted a 98.3% pass … Continue reading →
Pretoria – A private school in Pretoria apologised on Monday for separating students according to race, said Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi. “The school embraces and accepts that they’ve made a mistake and they will rectify it,” Lesufi told reporters … Continue reading →