Angie Motshekga

State must accommodate learners with special-education needs during lockdown

Article Bongekile Macupe - 1 Apr 2020

The department of basic education is providing online resources for learners during the lockdown. But, once again, children with special-education needs are left out

‘Suspend June school holidays’

Article Bongekile Macupe - 26 Mar 2020

Schools were supposed to open on April 14, but with the lockdown only ending on April 16, they will remain closed

Government’s plan for universities and schools – the story so far

Article Bongekile Macupe - 16 Mar 2020

Ministers outline initiatives and the plans for all education institutions

No plans to close schools as country confirms seven coronavirus cases

Article Bongekile Macupe - 10 Mar 2020

Despite the increasing number of cases in South Africa, there will be no school closures yet

2019 pass rate: A milestone for the country’s education system

Special Reports Staff Reporter - 10 Feb 2020

ECD is the key for better results in matric

Five changes that can fix the school system

Article Mamphela Ramphele - 31 Jan 2020

These include improving teachers’ knowledge and pay, and teaching in the mother tongue

Get over the No 1 matric obsession

Article Bongekile Macupe - 17 Jan 2020

The obsessive drive by provincial departments of education to be ranked the best performing province in...

Weak matrics culled for better results

Education Bongekile Macupe - 17 Jan 2020

Just 7% of learners writing a two-year matric programme created to help them passed and a mere 0.003% got distinctions

Ring the bell: School is back in session for the 2020 academic year

Article Bongekile Macupe - 15 Jan 2020

Provincial departments of education have reiterated their readiness for the 2020 academic year. As such, teaching...

Matric class hits 80% pass mark for the first time

Article Bongekile Macupe - 8 Jan 2020

With an 81.3% pass rate, the 2019 class has shown improvement, even in provinces with traditionally poor results

Motshekga congratulates poor, rural schools for producing brilliant learners

Article Bongekile Macupe - 7 Jan 2020

With 12-million students in 26 000 schools, the education system is under pressure to teach the next generation. Education minister says it’s working

Motshekga delivers education plans in pre-budget vote media briefing

Article Bongekile Macupe - 16 Jul 2019

Minister says key focus will be on teaching children in early grades to read and do maths

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20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

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Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

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2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

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