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Equal Education slams Gwarube over claim that 90% of schools now in a better condition
According to the department of basic education, 93% of 3 372 pit latrines have been replaced with appropriate sanitation facilities
South Africa has second highest rate of literate adults in Africa
But this starkly contrasts with the literacy problems faced by the younger population, particularly in the early primary grades
Push for phone-free schools
An organisation says the devices reduce children’s ability to concentrate and learn effectively
Civil society demands action on sexual violence in schools
The department of basic education said it would take additional steps to vet teachers against the national register for sex offenders
Gauteng education department taken to court over special needs learners
Pupils at Filadelfia Secondary School have reported neglect and sexual harassment, but the provincial department has failed to intervene
Western Cape fills 477 teacher posts after cutting 2 407 contract positions last year
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
Matric assessment institute refutes claims it has unfairly failed learners
Quality assurer Umalusi said it found no discrepancies during its evaluation of the 2024 NSC examinations
Basic education department open to consultation on Bela Act language policies
Trade union Solidarity has said that the new law alienates Afrikaans-speaking learners
Education departments say school placements are done but frustrated parents claim otherwise
One Gauteng parent said her child had been rejected by a school near her home for a second year, due to overcrowding
DA says it wants matric pass mark ‘incrementally’ increased to 50%
It’s detractors say the party has accepted the 30% pass because it is enjoying the benefits of the government of national unity
Education movements slam high dropout rate for matric class of 2024
The Zero Dropout Campaign has cautioned that the department of basic education should take heed of ‘early warning signs’ to assist learners
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
Gauteng education department has ‘no duty’ to provide ECD centres
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
Gauteng education says it will implement remedial actions in PP report on improper construction of R82m school
The investigation originates from a complaint lodged by Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane in September 2020
Report: Schools unprepared for climate crisis
Learners have been adversely affected by damage to schools from extreme weather events such as floods