Only 18 schools are funded for 2025, but the province needs hundreds more to meet surging demand Gauteng’s education system is reaching a tipping point. With...
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...
It was a fiery afternoon in South Africa’s National Assembly, where the future of the country’s education system took center stage. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube...
In a country where education is both a promise and a battleground, it’s a little ironic — or perhaps telling — that South Africa’s new 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...
Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube has taken a firm stance on the case of seven-year-old Cwecwe, who was allegedly raped at Bergview College in Matatiele,...
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has successfully eradicated 93% of identified pit toilets in South African public schools, marking a crucial step toward providing safe...
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has distanced herself from her party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), over claims that the “real” 2024 matric pass rate is 55.3%...
The Democratic Alliance (DA), South Africa’s second-largest political party, has issued a stern warning to the ruling coalition, threatening to withdraw from the government if Basic...