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Department of Basic Education

Bold suggestions towards achieving equal education for all in South Africa

BOOK REVIEW

Bold suggestions towards achieving equal education for all in South Africa

By Mary G. Clasquin-Johnson

From frustration to solidarity: a mother’s journey with her son’s Afrikaans school placement

LANGUAGE BARRIER

From frustration to solidarity: a mother’s journey with her son’s Afrikaans school placement

By Takudzwa Pongweni

SA matrics shine with highest national pass rate yet of 87.3%

CLASS OF 2024

SA matrics shine with highest national pass rate yet of 87.3%

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Court rules 2024 matric results can be published as usual

LEGAL TEST

Court rules 2024 matric results can be published as usual

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Court to rule on 2024 matric results publication — privacy and publicity clash

PERSONAL INFORMATION SKIRMISH

Court to rule on 2024 matric results publication — privacy and publicity clash

By Takudzwa Pongweni

We cannot fix SA's broken education system without reflecting on the insights from the past

DOGGED DISPARITIES OP-ED

We cannot fix SA's broken education system without reflecting on the insights from the past

By Mark Potterton and Julie Dawjee

Teacher resuscitates Cape Town High School’s library amid dwindling literacy rates

INSPIRING LEARNERS

Teacher resuscitates Cape Town High School’s library amid dwindling literacy rates

By Nicola Amon

How mismatched teacher training is failing South Africa's under-resourced classrooms

EDUCATION CHALLENGES

How mismatched teacher training is failing South Africa's under-resourced classrooms

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Fifteen years after the launch of Schooling 2025 Vision, school infrastructure promises remain unfulfilled

MISSED TARGETS

Fifteen years after the launch of Schooling 2025 Vision, school infrastructure promises remain unfulfilled

By Kgaogelo Matlatle and Mbali Twala

Eradicating pit toilets, one click at a time – Gwarube launches Safe Schools App

UNSAFE SANITATION

Eradicating pit toilets, one click at a time – Gwarube launches Safe Schools App

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Only one state school built in 2024 – DBE's alarming infrastructure performance revealed

CLASSROOM CONUNDRUMS

Only one state school built in 2024 – DBE's alarming infrastructure performance revealed

By Takudzwa Pongweni

SA’s classrooms should have a ‘box’ of languages to help children learn — new bilingual education policy is a start

THE CONVERSATION

SA’s classrooms should have a ‘box’ of languages to help children learn — new bilingual education policy is a start

By Russell H Kaschula and Mbali Sunrise Dhlamini

Privacy over publicity: DBE must revise matric results publication method to meet legal standards

PERSONAL INFORMATION CLAMPDOWN

Privacy over publicity: DBE must revise matric results publication method to meet legal standards

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Protecting the right to basic education of undocumented immigrant children

OP-ED

Protecting the right to basic education of undocumented immigrant children

By Bridget J Machaka

The (mostly) unacknowledged commitment of public teachers and health workers (Part 2)

SELECTIVE PERCEPTIONS OP-ED

The (mostly) unacknowledged commitment of public teachers and health workers (Part 2)

By Jeff Rudin

Solving the maths equation in SA amid a positive symbol and overall negative trend

CLASS OF 2024 OP-ED

Solving the maths equation in SA amid a positive symbol and overall negative trend

By Nicky Roberts

New laboratories to ignite a passion for science and technology in South Africa's rural classrooms

SUPPORTING EDUCATION

New laboratories to ignite a passion for science and technology in South Africa's rural classrooms

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Equal education doesn’t have to mean government employs all teachers

SCHOOL EQUALITY OP-ED

Equal education doesn’t have to mean government employs all teachers

By David Harrison

Education Minister Gwarube pleads for ‘minimal disruptions’ at schools during matric exam period

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE

Education Minister Gwarube pleads for ‘minimal disruptions’ at schools during matric exam period

By Victoria O’Regan

SA's top school principal from Paterson High is a 'relentless optimist' who ignites bright sparks

TOP OF THE POPS

SA's top school principal from Paterson High is a 'relentless optimist' who ignites bright sparks

By Estelle Ellis

Basic education budget cuts ‘exacerbate inequalities and undermine right to education’ – civil society groups

FUNDING CRUNCH

Basic education budget cuts ‘exacerbate inequalities and undermine right to education’ – civil society groups

By Naledi Sikhakhane and Lisakanya Venna