Siviwe Gwarube – The Mail & Guardian

/ 13 December 2024

Bela accord still possible

It can be achieved through the regulations the education minister must draft

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

– M&G community membership
– independent journalism
– access to all premium articles & features
– a digital version of the weekly newspaper
– invites to subscriber-only events
– the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
Login here.

By Emsie Ferreira

Politics

/ 10 December 2024

Coalition troubles at a high as Bela Act deadline nears

The Democratic Alliance is seen as having disrespected President Cyril Ramaphosa, limiting the chances that he might extend the consultation period on the Act’s contentious clauses

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

– M&G community membership
– independent journalism
– access to all premium articles & features
– a digital version of the weekly newspaper
– invites to subscriber-only events
– the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
Login here.

By Emsie Ferreira

Politics

/ 9 December 2024

Lesufi on Bela Act: Friday the 13th ‘liberation day’ for education

The Gauteng premier has called for the full Implementation of Bela Act despite threats of a court challenge by the Democratic Alliance and the Solidarity union

By Mandisa Nyathi

Education

/ 9 December 2024

Study finds SA has improved primary school education

But the TIMSS report says language barriers have disadvantaged many children in achieving success in science and maths

By Umamah Bakharia

Politics

/ 5 December 2024

SABC Bill back before parliament, no sanction for Malatsi

The cabinet has accepted that the communications minister’s unilateral withdrawal of the Bill was not malicious

By Emsie Ferreira

Education

/ 4 December 2024

Western Cape education department refutes R1.2bn tender irregularities

The State Information Technology Agency has recommended an investigation into the tender awarded to Blue Network Consortium

By Umamah Bakharia

Education

/ 26 November 2024

Education department failed to build or renovate schools in four provinces in 2023-24 financial year

Education department failed to build or renovate schools in four provinces in 2023-44 financial year

By Umamah Bakharia

Education

/ 5 November 2024

Equal Education says mid-term budget will entrench inequality

The advocacy group said despite highlighting infrastructure as one of its main pillars, the policy statement offered little in terms of commitments to fixing school infrastructure backlogs

By Umamah Bakharia

Politics

/ 25 September 2024

ANC’s alliance partners call for education minister Siviwe Gwarube to be fired over Bela Act boycott

Gwarube did not attend the signing ceremony due to concerns regarding the legislation

By Lunga Mzangwe

Opinion

/ 19 September 2024

It’s about the children, Minister Gwarube

The basic education minister should end the decentralised school nutrition programme and adopt a centralised approach

By Themba Hlengani

Opinion

/ 13 September 2024

Floyd falls flat in eThekwini

Is there buyer’s remorse on the part of those who voted for the MK party in May?

This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers.

Get Your Free Account

The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member.

Registration enables:

– M&G newsletters access
– notifications
– the best possible experience

Already registered?
Login here

Want to subscribe and get even more benefits?
Explore our subscription offers

By Paddy Harper

Education

/ 12 September 2024

Ramaphosa’s impending signing of Bela bill is ‘school capture’

The president is set to sign the Bill into law on Friday, which has heightened the threat of legal action from detractors

By Umamah Bakharia

Politics

/ 11 September 2024

Ramaphosa hosts coalition dinner amid DA ultimatum over BELA Bill

The president’s office said threats about the future of the government of national unity were ‘disturbing’

By Emsie Ferreira

Education

/ 26 August 2024

Siviwe Gwarube: Education department to focus on pit toilets before gender-neutral bathrooms

LGBT+ groups have accused the department of delays in adopting policies for gender identity and sexual orientation in schools

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

– M&G community membership
– independent journalism
– access to all premium articles & features
– a digital version of the weekly newspaper
– invites to subscriber-only events
– the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
Login here.

By Umamah Bakharia

Education

/ 22 August 2024

‘Aspects’ of Bela Bill will be implemented when signed into law, says education minister

Siwive Gwarube’s political party, the Democratic Alliance, has previously described the Bill as a threat to the autonomy of schools

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

– M&G community membership
– independent journalism
– access to all premium articles & features
– a digital version of the weekly newspaper
– invites to subscriber-only events
– the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
Login here.

By Umamah Bakharia

Education

/ 16 July 2024

Siviwe Gwarube: Irresponsible to change school system halfway into academic year

The new basic education minister said she would not implement new policies or programmes without evidence of their value

This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers.

Get Your Free Account

Registration enables:

– M&G newsletters access
– notifications
– the best possible experience

Already registered?
Login here

Want to subscribe and get even more benefits?
Explore our subscription offers

By Umamah Bakharia

Opinion

/ 16 July 2024

It’s time to recognise that parents are powerful actors in education

Parents need to be able to communicate and work with school staff to improve learners’ development and well-being

By Andisiwe Hlungwane

National

/ 10 July 2024

Rise Mzansi’s Songezo Zibi elected as new chair of watchdog Scopa

The Democratic Alliance will lead five portfolio committees but the bulk have remained under the leadership of the ANC

By Emsie Ferreira

National

/ 10 July 2024

DA MPs to chair water and public administration portfolio committees

ANC MPs have been elected to chair the portfolio committee overseeing ministries now headed by the Democratic Alliance

By Emsie Ferreira

Politics

/ 5 July 2024

Compromise and creativity allow Ramaphosa to keep defeated ANC in power

The president appointed opposition newcomers where they can be most effective but did not rid cabinet of compromised members of his party

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

– M&G community membership
– independent journalism
– access to all premium articles & features
– a digital version of the weekly newspaper
– invites to subscriber-only events
– the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
Login here.

By Emsie Ferreira and Paddy Harper

National

/ 5 July 2024

Lack of resources, not migration control, contributes to SA education problems, says law centre

A shortage of resources is failing South Africa’s undocumented children, with more than 258 000 awaiting birth registration, says the Centre for Child Law

By Umamah Bakharia

Politics

/ 1 July 2024

Steenhuisen: South Africans created GNU, not politicians and political parties

The DA leader said the unity government would pave the way for his party and the ANC to start delivering for South Africans

By Lunga Mzangwe

Politics

/ 19 June 2024

Ramaphosa’s cabinet deliberations will not be quick or painless

The Democratic Alliance says the president must stick to the letter of the coalition pact and divide cabinet posts among parties in line with the number of seats in parliament

By Emsie Ferreira

Politics

/ 16 May 2024

National Health Insurance: DA cites government failures and risk of looting

The official opposition has said it will approach the court to challenge the NHI Act

By Lunga Mzangwe

Politics

/ 19 April 2024

IFP deputy president Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi say the party is willing to go into coalition with ANC and EFF

Multi party coalition member are split on how they will handle a failure to get more than 50% of the vote

By Lunga Mzangwe

Health

/ 18 April 2024

ANC’s message to medical aid users: Stop ‘resistance’ to R200bn NHI plan

Deputy Minister Parks Tau reiterated the government’s stance that medical aid tax breaks will be forfeited to fund the proposed universal health care plan

By Khaya Koko

Article

/ 9 April 2024

WATCH | National election debate at Fort Hare – Navigating South Africa’s political crossroads

Join Mail & Guardian and the University of Fort Hare on 17 April 2024 for a pivotal election debate. Engage with top leaders as South Africa approaches a historic election, marking 30 years of democracy amidst challenges and new political dynamics.

By M&G Online reporter

Politics

/ 18 February 2024

DA calls for ANC top seven to be arrested for contempt of court

A precedent has already been set by former president Jacob Zuma’s contempt of court order, opposition MP Siviwe Gwarube said

This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers.

Get Your Free Account

Registration enables:

– M&G newsletters access
– notifications
– the best possible experience

Already registered?
Login here

Want to subscribe and get even more benefits?
Explore our subscription offers

By Lunga Mzangwe

Politics

/ 12 October 2023

Coalition bills in the pipeline, but not before 2024 elections

The government hopes to have local government regulations ready by the next municipal poll in 2026

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

– M&G community membership
– independent journalism
– access to all premium articles & features
– a digital version of the weekly newspaper
– invites to subscriber-only events
– the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
Login here.

By Paddy Harper

Politics

/ 23 March 2023

Mashatile: We’re not shielding Ramaphosa on Phala Phala

The majority had made a decision and that was how democracy worked, the deputy president told the National Assembly

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

– M&G community membership
– independent journalism
– access to all premium articles & features
– a digital version of the weekly newspaper
– invites to subscriber-only events
– the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
Login here.

By Emsie Ferreira

Politics

/ 19 February 2023

Schweizer-Reneke saga comes back to bite DA leaders

Internal report finds former youth leader Luyolo Mphithi not to blame for party’s response to Schweizer-Reneke school ‘racist’ incident

This content is restricted to subscribers only.

Join the M&G Community

Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables: