Calls grow to address marginalisation of boys in education system

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

The department says the reduction in teaching posts has increased the projected average teacher-to-learner ratio from 1:34.2 in 2024 to 1:36.7 this year

President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasised the need to provide universal early-childhood development services to improve learner outcomes

The department is projected to overspend by R1.4 billion in the 2025 financial year, despite job cuts

A changing world requires that curricula be adapted to create graduates who are employable