As funding runs dry and public faith wanes, South Africa’s education system finds itself at a dangerous crossroads. When Siviwe Gwarube took over as Minister of...
If you’ve recently seen social media posts or WhatsApp chain messages claiming the 2025 school calendar has been overhauled—you can breathe easy. The Department of Basic...
South Africa’s Department of Basic Education is taking a closer look at the controversial 30% matric pass mark, with potential reforms on the horizon. This move...
South Africa’s education system is facing a quiet crisis—one that could have long-lasting effects on the country’s future workforce and economic competitiveness. The Department of Basic...
The Department of Basic Education has granted a special holiday week from 29 April to 2 May 2025, giving teachers and pupils a well-deserved break following...
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has dismissed viral claims that South Africa will introduce Grade 13 in 2026, calling the reports fake news. The department...
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) will proceed with publishing the 2024 matric results in South Africa’s newspapers after a legal victory in the Gauteng High...
In a deeply moving ceremony, the community of Orlando East in Soweto gathered to honor the memory of six-year-old Amantle Samane at her funeral service. Held...