The basic education department is adopting a ‘phased-in’ approach to reopening schools, with some schools possibly starting up as early as next week
The Department of Basic Education is briefing Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on the status of schooling during lockdown
Take it back to the basics and focus on reading, writing and understanding
A second-class system for the majority poor population entrenches social and economic inequality
It is exploring the idea of asking more food manufacturers to provide poor learners with a morning meal.
The department announced on Thursday that Mathanzima Mweli had been appointed as DG after a "rigorous interview and vetting process".
The country places a high value on the power of education to achieve a stable, peaceful and prosperous society.
The DA has expressed shock over Medium Term Strategic Framework figures, which show that only 61% of pupils have access to required textbooks.
The basic education department accused Equal Education of being dishonest and patronising by "organising black African children with half-truths".
Twenty-five teachers are taking the basic education department to court to force it to pay them, it has been reported.