National Department Of Basic Education
latest news & developments
Schools: Confusion rather than clarity and confidence reign
The way in which Angie Motshekga has handled the reopening of schools has caused many people to lose confidence in her
Ramaphosa closes schools as country grapples with coronavirus
Following several other countries, South Africa will send learners home this week
Matric class hits 80% pass mark for the first time
With an 81.3% pass rate, the 2019 class has shown improvement, even in provinces with traditionally poor results
Shortage in Afrikaans markers raises concerns for matric readiness
It’s all systems go for the matric 2019 final examinations, save for a shortage in Afrikaans markers
The standards that matter
Children are unlikely to excel in schools that are falling to pieces.
Holding government to account
Court action to enforce minimum norms for school buildings comes not a moment too soon.
Crisis at schools goes unreported
No national statistics exist for corporal punishment in South African schools and although it is illegal, it is still commonly applied.
Anger tears Pretoria East school apart
Parents claim child abuse and financial mismanagement is rife at Glenstantia Primary School but expert says teachers often lack support.
Matric pass rate may be deceiving
There are other factors to consider before we celebrate the ‘improved’ quality of our schooling.
Pupils with disabilities ‘ignored’
The National Development Plan renders people with disabilities, at least 6% of South Africans, invisible.
Sadtu backs down from strike but goes to court
Eastern Cape matrics are safe from a teachers’ strike for now but tensions remain high as Sadtu takes the department of education to court.
Teachers on warpath in E Cape as strike talk escalates
About 53 000 Eastern Cape teachers have moved closer to striking as their union talks tough, setting Friday as the deadline for government to respond.
Together step by step
Rebuilding education will have to be incremental and all will have to help.