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Minister Gwarube confirms investigation is underway into reports that matric results were leaked
Minister Gwarube confirms investigation is underway into reports that matric results were leaked! Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has confirmed…
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President Ramaphosa implements the BELA Act
President Ramaphosa promulgates full implementation of the BELA Act! President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially promulgated the Basic Education Laws Amendment…
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Minister Gwarube says the president can hire and fire, that’s his prerogative
Minister Gwarube says the president can hire and fire, that’s his prerogative! As the December 13 deadline approaches for resolving…
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DA’s John Steenhuisen says attempts to fire Siviwe Gwarube would mean the end of the GNU
DA’s John Steenhuisen says attempts to fire Siviwe Gwarube would mean the end of the GNU! The Democratic Alliance (DA)…
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Minister Gwarube dismisses claims school feeding schemes are sources food-borne illnesses
Minister Gwarube dismisses claims school feeding schemes are sources food-borne illnesses! The alarming rise in food-borne illnesses has led to…
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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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Minister Gwarube says Basic Education Dept has started the process of implementing the BELA Act
Minister Gwarube says Basic Education Dept has started the process of implementing the BELA Act! The implementation of the Basic Education…
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2024 Matric exams: Department of Education well equipped for NSC exams, says Minister Siviwe Gwarube
2024 Matric exams: The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube addressed the National Assembly outlining her department’s readiness for the…
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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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More than 3,000 teacher posts at risk in Gauteng amid R4.5 billion budget cut
The Gauteng Education Department has committed to finding alternative ways to mitigate the impact of a R4.5 billion budget cut…
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WC Education Dept warns Bela Bill will be a burden on its budget after being signed into law
The controversial Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Bill signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa will have consequences on provincial…
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I am opposed to BELA Bill and will not attend signing ceremony at Union Buildings, says Siviwe Gwarube
As the hour approached for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s hyped signing of the contentious Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill into…
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Minister Gwarube concerned about impact of budget cuts on teaching posts
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says she’s concerned about the impact of budget cuts on teaching posts, amid plans by…
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Minister Gwarube stops R10 billion school food tender amid corruption concerns
Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube has reportedly halted an R10 billion tender that was quietly issued before she was…
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Basic Education Minister reveals ECD migration facing multitude of challenges
The transition of the early childhood development (ECD) sector to the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has faced significant challenges,…
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Carletonville crash: Families of children who died begin DNA identification process
The families of the 11 children who died in a horror crash in Carletonville have started the DNA identification process…
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Minister Gwarube condemns burglaries & vandalism at 4 Limpopo schools
Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube has condemned the burglaries and vandalism at four schools in Limpopo. Last week, police…
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Naptosa & Natu welcome DA’s Siviwe Gwarube as education minister
The National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of South Africa (Naptosa) and the National Teachers Union (Natu) have welcomed the appointment of…
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SADTU against appointment of DA’s Siviwe Gwarube as basic education minister
With less than a day since being appointed basic education minister, Siviwe Gwarube is already facing a baptism of fire…
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Sadtu not happy with appointment of DA’s Siviwe Gwarube as Basic Education Minister
The ANC-aligned South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu), which is the largest teachers union in the country, has quickly expressed…
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DA declares coalition team to lead talks over the next 5 years
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has announced the formation of its coalition negotiations team, consisting of Helen Zille, Siviwe Gwarube, Tony…
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Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula issue a litmus test for ANC’s stance on corruption
ANC’s response to the motion of no confidence against National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will be a litmus test for…
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Parliament unaffected by the absence of Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula
Parliament said its work is unaffected by the absence of Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula who has taken special leave as she…
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DA calls for heads to roll after Parliament fire report release
The people who made the security decisions that left parliament vulnerable must be fired says the DA Chief Whip, Siviwe…
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DA proud of Coalition Stabilisation bill introduced in Parliament
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has introduced the first of three bills in Parliament to stabilize coalition governments across all three…
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Bid to amend Constitution to stop frequency of motions of no confidence
The DA is pushing ahead with its proposed constitutional amendment to govern coalition governments and limit the number of motions…
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Gwarube: DA the only alternative for South Africans who’ve lost faith in the ANC
The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) chief whip in Parliament, Siviwe Gwarube, said the party was the only alternative for people who…
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South Africa divided on state of disaster & electricity minister
There have been mixed reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s two major announcements in his 2023 State of the Nation Address.…
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MPs: Frene Ginwala left indelible mark in democratic SA
Members of Parliament (MPs) on Monday paid tribute to the country’s first democratic National Assembly Speaker Frene Ginwala describing her…
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Dr Frene Ginwala remembered as an exemplary & steadfast towering figure of liberation
Civil society organizations and political parties have lauded the late Dr Frene Ginwala for leading an exemplary life, with a…
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DA labels Ramaphosa’s state capture report response an insult
DA Chief Whip, Siviwe Gwarube, says the address is an insult to South Africans. She says Ramaphosa is just buying…
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Call for coalition electoral reform not just a fix for DA problems, says Steenhuisen
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says that calling for electoral reform around coalitions is about giving South Africans peace of mind…
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Siviwe Gwarube appointed DA Chief Whip
The Democratic Alliance has made some changes. Siviwe Gwarube is the party’s new Chief Whip in the National Assembly. Natasha…
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Parliament yet to process Zondo recommendation on appointment of president
It’s not yet clear when Parliament will take on one of the state capture commission’s most far-reaching recommendations – the…
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Parliament defends decision to clear Zweli Mkhize in Digital Vibes scandal
Parliament has defended its decision to clear former Health Minister Zweli Mkhize of contravening the MPs’ Code of Conduct for…
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Some DA members believe ActionSA may be an immediate threat
The Democratic Alliance is pondering its Herman Mashaba and ActionSA headaches. The publication understands the party’s federal executive committee over…
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DA wants PSC to investigate all appointments in ANC cadre deployment committee minutes
The Democratic Alliance (DA) wants the Public Service Commission (PSC) to investigate each and every single appointment contained in the…
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Siviwe Gwarube elected new deputy chief whip of DA
DA MP Siviwe Gwarube has been elected deputy chief whip of the party in Parliament following a caucus meeting on…
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DA’s priority is electricity and water for all
On Thursday, the DA Tshwane mayoral candidate Randall Williams – along with the DA national spokesperson Siviwe Gwarube, DA Gauteng…
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Health Minister Mkhize must still account to Parliament for Digital Vibes scandal, says DA
The DA says Health Minister Zweli Mkhize still has a case to answer despite the Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) order…
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COVID-19 vaccine: DA rejects EFF invitation to join picket at SAHPRA offices
The DA has rejected an EFF invitation to join its picket at the offices of the South African Health Products…
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ANC and EFF argue over who is fallen or has already fallen
The portfolio committee on health met to discuss the R150 million contract which has placed Mkhize under a dark cloud.…
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Zweli Mkhize must step down over Digital Vibes scandal, says DA’s Gwarube
The Democratic Alliance said that Health Minister Zweli Mkhize could not be both the “player and referee” in his own…
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DA: Next Cape Town mayor will be based on merit not race
As the race for mayor of the city of Cape Town heats up, the DA on Monday said it would…
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DA cancels Limpopo congress 5 days before event
With just five days to go, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has decided to cancel its Limpopo congress, along with the…
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Dr Mkhize refuses to step aside amid SIU probe into tender irregularities
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has made it clear that he will not step aside while an R82 million contract issued…
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DA files papers in court over Covid-19 vaccine rollout plan
The DA on Friday lodged an urgent application to the Western Cape High Court to compel the government to develop…
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Revealed: Here is what SA will have to pay Cuban doctors, up to R239 million in salaries
The government also shelled out R734 100 for the brigade’s registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA),…
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DA calls on President Ramaphosa to make tough decisions amid reports of scientific rebellion among advisers
In a statement, the DA expressed concern about Sunday reports today that the ministerial advisory committee (MAC) which advises Health…
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DA lays criminal charges against man for fake news on contaminated testing kits
The party says the decision to lay criminal charges is meant to send a strong message to South Africans against…
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