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Over 33 000 Grade 7 learners in Western Cape yet to apply for Grade 8 as deadline looms
The Western Cape Education Department is calling on parents to submit applications for Grade 8 placements by April 15, 2025, as over 33,000 learners have yet to apply. Timely applications ensure effective planning and resource allocation for the upcoming academic year.
30-year ECD delay 'biggest mistake', admits Ramaphosa at Education Lekgotla
President Cyril Ramaphosa makes a landmark admission about South Africa's 30-year failure in implementing crucial early childhood development programmes, while outlining ambitious plans to transform education for 13. 5 million learners. The President's candid acknowledgment at the Basic Education Lekgotla sets the stage for fundamental changes in the country's education landscape.
Growing call for education department to act against online service provider
Keystone Education director, Stephen Russell, insists it always maintained registering pupils was the responsibility of parents and the company was merely a curriculum support service.
Advisory panel hope for pupils
The 30% pass mark is intended to ensure that the school conveyor belt continues pushing pupils forward and out of the system, making way for those coming from lower grades, and making the outgoing pupils someone else’s problem.
Experts urge government to boost job creation for skills programme beneficiaries
“That issue is a critical problem that we do experience. When someone has completed a learnership we expect that they are ready to be permanently employed, however, they still remain unemployed,” Ndhlovu said.
Building on a foundation: Strategic priorities for South Africa’s new education administration
In the last 15 years, progress has been made in learner achievement, but our education system’s achievement is still below the norm as a middle-income country.
Studyclix: A new study platform for matrics and their teachers to boost exam results
Studyclix seeks to seeks to lessen the challenges for education in South Africa through the application of new technologies.
Celebrating Madiba's legacy with the Nelson Mandela Museum
The Nelson Mandela Museum, situated in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, carries the Madibalegacy. Nontlahla Dalindyebo, a senior manager at the museum, tells me how.
Former taxi conductor turned lecturer graduates as doctor at DUT Autumn Graduation ceremony
Dr Simiso Mabaso is living proof that your past does not determine your future.
BELA Bill controversy: Debunking misinformation and addressing concerns
With the BELA Bill be a subject of controversy and misinformation, we take a look at the misconceptions or misinformation that has been doing the rounds on social media.
Here's everything you need to know about the BELA Bill
The Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill is in the spotlight as sessions and public hearings are being held over the matter.
Western Cape Class of 2023 saw increase in matric pass rate despite challenges
The Western Cape Minister of Education, David Maynier, on Tuesday gathered parents, teachers, and the province's top achievers to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the Matric Class of 2023 at the National Senior Certificate Awards.
Ashton International College Ballito: 14 consecutive years of a 100% pass rate
A total of 52 distinctions were attained by the top 10 students -this amounts to 5. 2 A’s per students.
A call for urgent optimism for South Africa’s education
OPINION: With teachers, parents, and government each assuming responsibility for their critical roles, the path to improvement is surprisingly simple, writes Alison Scott.
South Africa makes list of toughest education systems in the world
South Africa's education system stands out for its unique challenges, with a focus on the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams and the country's average IQ.
All systems go for 2024 academic year, says KZN Department of Education
According the KZN Education MEC, Mbali Frazer, given all the measures and interventions in place, her department is ready and prepared for the start of the school year.
Saftu demands senior government officials take their children to public schools, following PP report
Saftu’s General Secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi said the PP report dealing with complaints in the basic education sector confirmed their worst worries.
Report reveals overcrowding and infrastructure crisis in Eastern Cape schools, almost 170 pupils in one classroom
The schools had no administration block, library, laboratory for science components, and no hall to accommodate learners during examinations.
South Africa's education sector calls for urgent reforms amidst budget allocation concerns
Following the release of Census 2022 by Statistics South Africa on Tuesday, political party Build One South Africa (BOSA) called for education minister Angie Motshekga to be fired.
Uncovering education sector corruption: CDE exposes gaps and calls for urgent reform
The Centre for Development and Enterprise exposed the neglected corruption in South Africa’s education sector and advocated for urgent reforms.
Optimi Home offers Impaq Homeschool and Online School
Optimi Home creates an environment where Grade R to 12 learners can feel right at home.
Mathematics Education in South Africa: A Pathway to Economic Prosperity
The trajectory of the BRICS bloc will be guided by those who prioritise, invest in, and secure a robust Mathematical foundation for their youth — a lesson South Africa should heed.
‘Depressed and stressed’ Mpumalanga learners still fighting for release of matric results
The Education Department has, however, maintained that the learners’ results would remain nullified and has given the affected pupils the option to sit for their matric exams in 2024.
UCT Online High School launches 2024 scholarship programme
Applications for the Learning Liberated Scholarship Programme open from September to October this year, however, there are criteria that must be met to be eligible.