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
In 2020, Nelson Mandela University physics professor, Azwinndini Muronga, wrote in the Mail & Guardian about Vhembe’s remarkable performance in the 2019 national senior certificate results. Five years later, he examines what this means for South African education
In 2020, Nelson Mandela University physics professor, Azwinndini Muronga, wrote in the Mail & Guardian about Vhembe’s remarkable performance in the 2019 national senior certificate results. Five years later, he examines what this means for South African education
Trade union Solidarity has said that the new law alienates Afrikaans-speaking learners
By targeting learners in primary school, children are better prepared for high school maths – and beyond
One Gauteng parent said her child had been rejected by a school near her home for a second year, due to overcrowding
Congratulations to the matric class of 2024, but systemic changes are needed to create a fair and just education system
It’s detractors say the party has accepted the 30% pass because it is enjoying the benefits of the government of national unity
The Zero Dropout Campaign has cautioned that the department of basic education should take heed of ‘early warning signs’ to assist learners
Minister Siviwe Gwarube has announced plans to strengthen foundational learning as Grade 5-9 learners continue underperforming in maths and science
Forty-two percent of St John’s matriculants achieved four or more distinctions and 124 secured a bachelor’s pass
But the quality assurer remains concerned about cheating and an increase in ‘problematic’ questions flagged by the department of high education
Learning materials are a basic yet vital resource essential to building an equal education system
Clauses 4 and 5 of the Basic Education Laws Amendment can create a more inclusive and equitable education system
The DA said it is satisfied that the Bela Act implementation will be subjected to rational regulations, norms and standards by basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube
But the TIMSS report says language barriers have disadvantaged many children in achieving success in science and maths
A number of local universities may face cuts to their funding after cutting ties with Israeli institutions
The State Information Technology Agency has recommended an investigation into the tender awarded to Blue Network Consortium
The Equal Education Law Centre has launched an application against the department over its failure to provide education to children affected by last year’s Usindiso fire
The dome has over the years projected significant historical events, including screening footage of the Apollo 11
Education department failed to build or renovate schools in four provinces in 2023-44 financial year
By focusing on scarce skills, the Katlehong schoolchildren are being primed to have a competitive edge in the job market
Quality education and broader support is crucial to breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty
A child-rights-based approach to education in disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration programmes gives children the tools for healing, belonging and participation in peacebuilding
There are two boreholes at Kutsakeni Primary, but staff say they dried up in 2021
As the months roll on since the company’s institutions were provisionally reregistered, salaries remain unpaid and learning has ground to a halt
Education’s role in fostering critical consciousness and political engagement has been side-lined in favour of a narrow focus on individual success and economic competitiveness