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Basic Education portfolio committee urges IR and DBE to prioritise wellbeing of matriculants
Basic Education portfolio committee urges IR and DBE to prioritise wellbeing of matriculants! The ongoing legal tussle between the Information…
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Matric exams progressing well, says Basic Education Minister Gwarube
Matric exams progressing well, says Basic Education Minister Gwarube! Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube provided an update on the matric…
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DBE urged to withdraw appeal against learners in 2022 cheating case
Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has urged the Department of Basic Education (DBE) to consider withdrawing an appeal against a case…
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Concerns over exam marker shortage in key subjects ahead of 2024 Matric examinations
As the 2024 matric examinations approach, concerns about marker shortages have surfaced across different assessment bodies. While Umalusi oversees the…
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President Ramaphosa to deliver keynote address at the 24th National Teaching Awards
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver the keynote address at the 24th National Teaching Awards on Saturday morning at…
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Budget Justice Coalition concerned over imminent Basic Education budget cuts
The Budget Justice Coalition (BJC) has raised concern over impending budget cuts in the Department of Basic Education. This follows…
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Basic Education Dept: Funding crisis is challenging but not insurmountable
The Department of Basic Education said that although the funding crisis was challenging, it was not insurmountable. Recently, provincial education…
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Sadtu on BELA Bill: Minister Gwarube must decide between Helen Zille and Ramaphosa
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s signing of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA)…
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Basic Education Dept: Every child in SA should participate in sports and arts
The government has announced a new collaboration between two departments to unlock talent and boost sports and arts transformation. A…
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Independent schools achieve 98.46% matric pass rate
Independent schools have achieved an overall pass rate of 98.46% for their 2023 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams. According to…
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Motshekga: Cases of matric exams cheating prevalent at independent schools
The Department of Basic Education said cases of cheating during matric exams are most common at independent schools. The 2023…
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Dept of Basic Education: Matric pass rate for 2023 to be announced on 18 January
The Department of Basic Education is preparing to release the 2023 final matric exam results later in January. The class…
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Schools urged to refrain from withholding reports over unpaid fees
The Department of Basic Education is calling on schools to refrain from withholding learners’ report cards due to outstanding school…
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Hoërskool Ben Vorster confirms investigation into K-word slur on TikTok video
Hoërskool Ben Vorster has confirmed that it is investigating the circumstances around the use of the K-word slur by one…
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Basic Education to enforce anti-bullying laws in schools
The Department of Basic Education says it is cognisant of the scourge of bullying in South African schools, and in…
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SADTU condemns racist conduct at Crowthorne Christian Academy
The South African Democratic Teachers Union is calling on the Department of Basic Education to rein in private schools. This…
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ANC supports move to merge small and big schools to form mega schools
The African National Congress (ANC) said it supports the move to create “mega schools” by closing smaller schools and merging…
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Basic Education commits to eradicating pit toilets in schools by 2025
The Department of Basic Education has committed to eradicating pit latrine toilets at schools by 2025. Minister of Education, Angie…
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Labour analyst warns of bleak job prospects for school leavers
Labour analyst Michael Bagraim on Friday warned of bleak job prospects for school leavers as the matric class of 2022…
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DA suggests actual 2022 matric pass rate is 54.6%
The Democratic Alliance (DA) said that considering the growing number of pupils who drop out of school, the actual 2022…
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