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Department of Basic Education

ECD OP-ED

Breakthrough for early learning as Education Department embraces non-formal venues

By David Harrison and Bernadette Moffat

MPs give Angie Motshekga 60 days to submit time frames to eradicate ‘death trap’ pit latrines at schools

HEALTH & SAFETY

MPs give Angie Motshekga 60 days to submit time frames to eradicate ‘death trap’ pit latrines at schools

By Msindisi Fengu

Pietermaritzburg’s Merchiston Preparatory School fights education department ‘capture’

EDUCATION

Pietermaritzburg’s Merchiston Preparatory School fights education department ‘capture’

By Msindisi Fengu

Urgent appeal to government to get cracking on a national action plan to halt illiteracy in SA

RED ALERT

Urgent appeal to government to get cracking on a national action plan to halt illiteracy in SA

By Msindisi Fengu

The Matric Class of 2023 (Part 2) — comparing SA’s provincial report cards

MATRIC RESULTS OP-ED

The Matric Class of 2023 (Part 2) — comparing SA’s provincial report cards

By Nicky Roberts, Lydia Plaatjies and Zanele Ngcobo

Ignore the politicians and discover what’s new about the matric Class of 2023 — Part 1

MATRIC RESULTS OP-ED

Ignore the politicians and discover what’s new about the matric Class of 2023 — Part 1

By Nicky Roberts, Lydia Plaatjies and Zanele Ngcobo

‘Over the moon’ — SA’s top matriculant reveals keys to success, and some power tips for the class of 2024

CLASS OF 2023

‘Over the moon’ — SA’s top matriculant reveals keys to success, and some power tips for the class of 2024

By Msindisi Fengu

It takes a village — Khula Education helps rural KZN school to reach new heights

CLASS OF 2023

It takes a village — Khula Education helps rural KZN school to reach new heights

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Lesufi decries Gauteng pass rate that dips below its target

CLASS OF 2023

Lesufi decries Gauteng pass rate that dips below its target

By Msindisi Fengu

Jitters, joy and excitement as embattled matrics receive their results

CLASS OF 2023

Jitters, joy and excitement as embattled matrics receive their results

By Daily Maverick Reporters

Experts welcome matric pass rate increase but note 450,000 learners dropped out

CLASS OF 2023

Experts welcome matric pass rate increase but note 450,000 learners dropped out

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Matric class of 2023 beats the odds with record 82.9% pass rate — Angie Motshekga

CLASS OF 2023

Matric class of 2023 beats the odds with record 82.9% pass rate — Angie Motshekga

By Msindisi Fengu

At least 1,000 embattled learners still struggling to find placements in Eastern Cape schools

BACK TO SCHOOL

At least 1,000 embattled learners still struggling to find placements in Eastern Cape schools

By Msindisi Fengu

Upcoming mass teacher retirement poses ‘serious’ problems, with Maths and under-resourced provinces most at risk - experts

CLASSROOM CRISIS

Upcoming mass teacher retirement poses ‘serious’ problems, with Maths and under-resourced provinces most at risk - experts

By Msindisi Fengu

SA schools still plagued by ‘historical infrastructure backlogs’, overcrowding - Equal Education report

CRAMMED CLASSROOMS

SA schools still plagued by ‘historical infrastructure backlogs’, overcrowding - Equal Education report

By Msindisi Fengu

Free State matrics caught with crib notes, phones in examination centres

NSC CRUNCH TIME

Free State matrics caught with crib notes, phones in examination centres

By Msindisi Fengu

Children with disabilities face cruel and inhumane conditions at Eastern Cape school

RIGHTS VIOLATED OP-ED

Children with disabilities face cruel and inhumane conditions at Eastern Cape school

By Robyn Beere

Load shedding could adversely affect computer-related matric exams, say authorities

EDUCATION

Load shedding could adversely affect computer-related matric exams, say authorities

By Msindisi Fengu

Second Chance — supporting young people to rewrite matric can unlock their economic potential

BASIC EDUCATION OP-ED

Second Chance — supporting young people to rewrite matric can unlock their economic potential

By Sigrid Kite-Banks

Census reveals 5.2m children of school-going age aren’t receiving education

NUMBER CRUNCH

Census reveals 5.2m children of school-going age aren’t receiving education

By Lerato Mutsila

Alarm should be raised about South Africa’s rising child suicide rates

YOUNG IN TURMOIL OP-ED

Alarm should be raised about South Africa’s rising child suicide rates

By Noxolo Mfocwa