Microsoft launches AI partnership to empower TVET educators and students

In 2022, the out-of-school rate was 10.54% for boys, compared with 8.17% for girls

Academics say claims by politicians and on social media are fueling xenophobia and could compromise their safety

According to the department of basic education, 93% of 3 372 pit latrines have been replaced with appropriate sanitation facilities

Taking steps such as budgeting and investing will help women build financial independence

The South African Democratic Teachers Union alleges schools are pressuring learners in grade 10 and upwards to drop maths to protect overall matric pass rates

But this starkly contrasts with the literacy problems faced by the younger population, particularly in the early primary grades

An organisation says the devices reduce children’s ability to concentrate and learn effectively

Service providers have taken the Gauteng education department to court to halt the appointment of 49 new contractors, claiming that some companies have been deregistered, while others are not tax-compliant or are even non-existent.

Fifty percent of the country’s teachers may leave the profession in 10 years, threatening education quality and rural staffing

The department of basic education said it would take additional steps to vet teachers against the national register for sex offenders

The department of basic education has rolled out the programme for grade four learners in maths, science and technology

Pupils at Filadelfia Secondary School have reported neglect and sexual harassment, but the provincial department has failed to intervene