In 2022, the out-of-school rate was 10.54% for boys, compared with 8.17% for girls
About 50% of the continent’s children have experienced violence – emotional, sexual, physical and the added dangers of war
Academics say claims by politicians and on social media are fueling xenophobia and could compromise their safety
South Africa has a shortage of people with the necessary skills to tackle global warming and its damaging effects
According to the department of basic education, 93% of 3 372 pit latrines have been replaced with appropriate sanitation facilities
Activity-based and experiential learning should be encouraged at school and tertiary institutions so that the academic curricula must align with new realities.
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
By law, powers and functions are devolved to local government but the ruling Zanu-PF’s ideology is to control municipalities
Adolescent girls and young women are blamed and shamed for falling pregnant, which affects how they are treated, the support they get, and the health services they reive
When nations develop and implement self-sustaining policies, they build resilience against external shocks and gain the capacity to determine their own futures
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
The Constitution says it is not only government but all of us – individuals, NGOs and businesses – who must ensure our rights are protected
Improved diagnoses, access to healthcare, inclusivity in society and the workplace, as well as at schools with the required resources are needed for people with the syndrome
President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasised the need to provide universal early-childhood development services to improve learner outcomes
The trusts are designed to ensure that a portion of the profits of renewable energy projects are shared with the people who live near them
Human rights festival honours the fight for justice with music, films and dialogue, offering free access to all and inspiring change
Budget choices must empower the poor and end socio-economic exclusion
We should celebrate contributions from the private sector to fulfill a need but not at the cost of using children as billboards
The department is projected to overspend by R1.4 billion in the 2025 financial year, despite job cuts
Protests over accommodation shortfalls have taken place at the University of Cape Town, Cape Peninsula University of Technology and Nelson Mandela University
The systemic failures in education mean that learners are not adequately prepared for their matric year
A changing world requires that curricula be adapted to create graduates who are employable
While education authorities celebrate the 87.3% pass rate for 2024, only 50% of pupils made it from grade 1 to grade 12. And young people also struggle to get jobs regardless of whether they matriculate or not.
Quality assurer Umalusi said it found no discrepancies during its evaluation of the 2024 NSC examinations