NW launches a high school telephonic tutor programme for learners
The North West Department of Education has launched a tutor programme for high school learners during the four-week break for...
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Get your NSFAS applications in early, students urged
Students who qualify for funding by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) are urged to submit applications on time....
DBE releases second revised academic calendar for 2020
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has released its revised school calendar for the 2020 academic year. According to the...
Schools must remain open, teachers not at higher risk than public – Prof Karim
Professor Salim Abdool Karim says there isn’t any evidence that the pandemic is being spread in schools. He maintains that...
Private schools can justify staying open
The Department of Education (DBE) has responded to queries about private schools remaining open despite the month-long closure of public...
General Education Certificate set for 2023 start
Angie Motshekga announced that the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has drawn up and submitted the outline of the General...
Coding and robotics curriculum to be finalised soon
The coding and robotics curriculum that is being developed for Grades R to 9 is almost finalised. It is expected...
Cosas threatens to shut down all private schools
The Congress of South African Students (Cosas) vows to shut down all private schools in the country from Monday. The...
DA goes to court to keep schools open
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is challenging the decision to close public schools and believes this decision is “political rather than...
Debbie Schäfer: 2 week break would have been better
As president Cyril Ramaphosa announced the month-long school closure for public schools last night, Western Cape Education MEC Debbie Schäfer...